14-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal District

A 14-year-old girl was found murdered hours after she was kidnapped from near her home in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday, prompting anger and protests in the area. The girl was a Class-7 student and was with her elder sister when they were targeted. The elder sister managed to escape but the younger sister was killed. The police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) after filing a case under Section 103 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police are analysing video footage and forensic evidence to identify the kidnappers and the cause of the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 14-year-old girl was found murdered in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir, hours after she was kidnapped from near her home.
  • The girl was a Class-7 student and was with her elder sister when they were targeted.
  • The elder sister managed to escape but the younger sister was killed and stabbed.
  • The police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) after filing a case under Section 103 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  • The police are analysing video footage and forensic evidence to identify the kidnappers and the cause of the incident.
  • The family of the victim is in trauma and the police have called in help from their colleagues in Srinagar for assistance.
  • A board of doctors has been constituted for a detailed investigation into the incident.

Statistics:

  • Age of the victim: 14-15 years (as per police statement)
  • Section of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) under which a case has been filed: 103
  • Number of people involved in the investigation: unknown
  • Timeframe for the investigation: unknown
  • Number of protests reported in the area: 1

Sources:

  • "14-year-old girl found murdered, police form SIT to investigate". HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Chandigarh, Aug. 18.