Rape victim succumbs in SKIMS

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 27: A rape victim from Kulgam area of South Kashmir who was battling for life for last one month died in Srinagar hospital today.
She was undergoing treatment at SKIMS Soura for the last one month. Her body was handed over to family for last rites.
The incident sparked massive protest and people demanded stringent punishment for those who were responsible for alleged kidnapping and sexual assault on the girl.
The incident had occurred in Akhal village of Kulgam district while the victim was the resident of Poniwah village of the district.
The victim, a resident of Poniwah village, had gone to Akhal hamlet to attend a wedding that took place in the house of one Sabzar Parray. Two youths from Ashmuji village kidnapped and raped her in a dense orchard. The girl was found in semi-unconscious condition and was shifted to local hospital where from she was referred to Srinagar hospital for treatment.
The accused had been identified as Adil Dar and Wasim Dar and were arrested by the Police.