Nurse held in minor’s death case

Excelsior Correspondent

KISHTWAR, Aug 28: Police here today arrested a Nurse posted at District Hospital Kishtwar as the sixth accused in the death of a minor girl, aged about 15-16 years, from Chatroo area.

As the ongoing investigation into the case progressed, the arrest of Sonika was made in connection with FIR No. 34/2026 of Police Station Chatroo, registered under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act, BNS and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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Considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the matter, SSP Kishtwar, constituted a SIT. During investigation, material surfaced regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of the minor, her pregnancy, attempts to terminate the pregnancy and involvement of multiple persons, including those connected with her medical treatment.

Five accused persons have already been arrested and the role of Sonika subsequently surfaced during investigation, leading to her arrest as the sixth accused.

The SIT is continuing a thorough, scientific, impartial and evidence-based investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the minor tribal girl and the role of every person found connected with the case.

A handout of District Police Kishtwar stated that further arrests, wherever warranted by evidence, are being pursued, and strict legal action will be taken against all the persons found involved in accordance with the law.