Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 19: Srinagar Police today arrested 3 persons involved in physically abusing a minor girl inside Dal Lake.
A police spokesman said that Police Station Nigeen received a complaint that a minor girl has been physically abused inside Dal Lake in Hazratbal which was followed by the prompt action.
The spokesperson said that a case (FIR No. 65/2019) under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Nigeen and investigation was initiated.
Police said that after acting, it initially arrested two persons who were identified as Tawheed Ahmad Mir son of Showkat Ahmad Mir and Ehsan-ul-haq son of Showkat Ahmad Yatoo both residents of Sadrabal. However, the third accused managed to escape taking advantage of deep waters.
Further, a special team under the supervision of SP Hazratbal arrested the third person after strenuous efforts. The person has been identified as Bilal Ahmad Dar alias Kila son of Gh. Nabi Dar resident of Dargah.
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