The Police has arrested two men for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting two minor girls in Srinagar.

According to the Police, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by Hilal Rather who is 24 year old of Hygam, Sopore and Shabir Mir who is 30 year old of Kreeri.

Srinagar Police in a tweet as per news agency CNI said, “2 accused Hilal Rather(24) S/o Gh Mohd Rather R/o Haygam, Sopore & Shabir Mir (30) S/o Gh Mohd Mir R/o Kreeri Baramulla arrested for kidnapping & sexually assaulting 2 minor girls of 12 & 13 yrs, who were rescued.”

The both victim girls are minor.

An FIR No 41/2023 U/s 363, 376 IPC & 3/4 POCSO Act has been registered at Lal bazaar Police Station and further investigation has been initiated. (CNI)