Srinagar, May 13 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police today said that the accused involved in the alleged rape of a girl is not a juvenile as claimed by the school authorities.

Police said a special Investigation team has been constituted to probe the incident.

“The accused has been arrested.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelPunishment will be awarded by the court as per law. The accused is not juvenile,” a top police officer told Kashmir News Service (KNS).

Meanwhile, protests erupted at several places in Kashmir with people observing strike against the heinous crime. (KNS)