Probe into Kishtwar girl’s rape and death transferred to Crime Branch
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the police has so far arrested six persons in connection with the case, including the alleged rapist and a nurse.
The probe into the rape and death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been transferred to the Crime Branch, officials announced on Saturday. The teenager was allegedly raped by her school teacher over a period of months before dying on August 20 from a pregnancy termination procedure. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) had already arrested six individuals connected to the case, including the teacher and a nurse.
The transfer to the Crime Branch comes after calls for a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible. Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch, Sarah Rizvi confirmed that the agency had received a notification from the Police Headquarters about the case's transfer. "We are in the process of taking over the case," she told PTI.
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