Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested a man in Rajouri district for allegedly raping his daughter.
The accused, Mohammad Bashir Chowdhary, son of Syed Mohammad, resident of Panglar village of Khawas Rajouri, was arrested on the basis of a complaint received by Police Post Teryath, alleging that 17-years-old girl has been sexually abused by her own father.
Police has taken cognizance of the matter and a case vide FIR No. 08/2024 U/Ss 376, 506 IPC, 4/6 POCSO Act have been registered at PS Dharamsal.
The incident has triggered anger among people in the region who are demanding strict action against the accused.
