Kulgam, November 03:(KNS) Today large number of people staged protest in Ponewa Kulgam based on the rumours that the victim girl (name withheld) has died which is totally baseless as it is clarified that the said girl is alive and is under treatment at SKIMS Srinagar.

Action has been taken against kidnappers who tried to assault her sexually and outraged her modesty namely Aadil Ahmad Dar and Waseem rehman Dar both the residents of Ashmuji Kulgam who were arrested within three hours after complaint was recieved by District Police Kulgam and are behind bars. Regarding the incident case with FIR No.116/2020 U/S 341, 366, 376/511, 354, 323 IPC stands registered in Police Station Devsar and chargesheet of the case will be produced before honourable court within stipulated time.

Unfortunately, on social media platforms some miscreants are spreading sensitive updates regarding the matter that could emerge as great threat to peace and order.

Kulgam Police requested general public to make use of social media platforms in a careful and positive manner and warns all the mischievous people that whosoever attempts to instigate the public by spreading baseless rumours and fake news having potential to disturb peace will be dealt strictly under law.(KNS)