Kupwara: Accused Arrested in Minor Girl Sexual Assault Case, POCSO Act Invoked

Kupwara, November 12: Police have arrested an accused in connection with an alleged sexual assault case involving a minor girl in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have also been invoked during the investigation.According to a senior police officer, the incident was reported on the evening of November 11, 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused allegedly took advantage of the victim’s vulnerable condition and committed the offence.Police initially registered FIR No. 356/2026 under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following which the accused was taken into custody.During the course of the investigation, the victim’s age was ascertained to be below 16 years. Subsequently, Section 65(1) of the BNS and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act were added to the case.Police said further investigation is underway to establish the complete facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Necessary legal action is being taken in accordance with the law.