SRINAGAR, October 23: Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged assault on women and theft of livestock in Humpathri village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, recovering 193 sheep and goats valued at approximately ₹25 lakh.According to officials, the case was registered after Police Post DK Marg received a written complaint on October 8, 2026. The complainants alleged that seven to eight persons assaulted women at Humpathri before taking away their livestock.Following the complaint, Police Station D.H. Pora registered FIR No. 92/2026 under Sections 310(2) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.During the investigation, police arrested three accused persons and recovered 181 sheep and 12 goats, taking the total number of recovered animals to 193. The livestock is estimated to be worth around ₹25 lakh in the market.Police said the investigation remains underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ascertain whether other persons were involved.Further action will follow as the investigation progresses.
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