J&K HC to Hear on Monday Plea Seeking Crime Branch Probe Into Minor's Rape, Death in Kishtwar

Kishtwar minor’s death: Crime Branch to probe allegations of sexual assault, cover-up

The move comes days after allegations of prolonged sexual abuse of the minor and a subsequent abortion attempt that preceded her death sparked protests across the district.

Probe into Kishtwar girl's rape, death transferred to Crime Branch

The investigation into a Kishtwar girl's death has moved to the Crime Branch. A 15-year-old died during a pregnancy termination procedure on August 20. She was allegedly raped by her school teacher over several months. Six individuals, including the teacher and a nurse, have been arrested. This transfer follows calls for a thorough and prompt investigation.

Probe into Kishtwar girl’s rape, death transferred to J-K’s Crime Branch - The Tribune

Probe into the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl in Kishtwar district has been handed over to the Crime Branch, officials said on Saturday.

J&K HC to hear on Monday plea seeking Crime Branch probe into minor's rape, death in Kishtwar

Jammu, Aug 29: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will hear on Monday a plea seeking a Crime Branch probe into the death of a 15-year-old tribal girl, who was allegedly sexual exploited by her school teacher. The petition was filed on behalf of the girl's father, a resident of Chatroo village in Kishtwar district, by senior advocate Deepika Pushkar Nath on Saturday. "The matter has been listed for hearing on Monday," Nath told PTI. S…

Hand over Kishtwar rape-death case to crime branch: Mehbooba urges JK LG

Srinagar, Aug 29 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the crime branch for a transparent and time-bound investigation. In a post on X, Mehbooba, the former chief minister of J-K, said the incident is not merely […]

Kishtwar Rape-Death Probe Goes To Crime Branch

The probe into the alleged rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old tribal girl in Kishtwar has been handed over to the Crime Branch, even as the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking an independent investigation into the circumstances leading to her death.