Baramulla, July 28: Baramulla Police have successfully solved a heinous rape case with the arrest of two accused persons and the recovery of crucial digital evidence used in the commission of the crime.
On 25.07.2026, a 21-year-old woman (identity withheld) approached Police Station Baramulla and lodged a written complaint alleging that on 03.07.2026, she had gone to Jalsheeri Drangbal along with her friend for an outing. During their visit, two unknown persons allegedly approached them, harassed them, and began recording videos on their mobile phones.
As per the complaint, the accused allegedly assaulted the victim's companion and chased him away before forcibly overpowering the complainant. They allegedly sexually assaulted her one after the other while recording the act on a mobile phone before fleeing from the spot.
The complainant further stated that during the incident, the accused addressed each other as "Shakir" and "Ashraf." Acting promptly on the complaint, FIR No. 112/2026 under Sections 70(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 was registered at Police Station Baramulla.
The investigation was entrusted to PSI Menakshi, Investigating Officer, Police Station Baramulla. During the course of investigation, PSI Menakshi, under the close supervision of the DySP Headquarters Baramulla and SHO Police Station Baramulla, carried out sustained searches and effectively utilized human intelligence and other scientific investigative techniques, leading to the identification and arrest of the two accused:
• Shakir Ahmad Lone, S/o Abdul Gani Lone, aged 22 years
• Mohammad Ashraf Dar, S/o Abdul Hamid Dar, aged 27 years, Driver.
Both are residents of Jalsheeri, Baramulla.
The accused have been taken into police custody. During sustained interrogation, both disclosed their involvement in the commission of the offence.
The mobile phone allegedly used to record the crime has also been recovered from their possession.
Further investigation is underway to collect scientific, medical, digital, and other corroborative evidence in accordance with law.
Baramulla Police remain committed to conducting a fair, impartial, and expeditious investigation.
Every effort is being made to ensure that all evidence is collected meticulously and that strict legal action is taken against all those found involved, in accordance with law.
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