Handwara, Jun 20: A horrifying case has come to light in the Qalamabad area of Handwara, Kupwara, where a minor girl became pregnant after being raped and later died by suicide. Police have now made a major breakthrough by arresting the accused, whose involvement was confirmed through DNA testing, police said in a statement.
They said that the case was registered on May 6, 2025, at Police Station Qalamabad under FIR No. 17/2025, invoking serious charges under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant sections of the POCSO Act.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the minor girl was six months pregnant, pointing to a prolonged period of sexual abuse. As the case progressed, the young victim attempted to end her life by hanging. She was rushed to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, where doctors tried to save her, but she succumbed to her injuries.
Police conducted an intensive investigation, during which several suspects were questioned. It was the forensic and DNA evidence that proved decisive. The accused — a resident of Gulgam, Kupwara — was identified as the biological father of the unborn child. He was immediately taken into custody.
Officials stated that the accused is now under arrest and further legal proceedings are in motion, the statement reads.
