5-member SIT formed, all angles being explored, says SSP Hari Prasad K.K

Srinagar, May 24: Police on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of a 12-year-old girl whose body was recovered near her residence in Galwanpora area of Budgam hours after she went missing, officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Budgam K K Hari Prasad said that a five-member SIT has been constituted to investigate the case.

“We have already constituted a five-member Special Investigation Team. Her post-mortem examination has been conducted. As soon as the doctor’s detailed report comes, we will add other relevant sections of law,” SSP Hari Prasad said.

He further said that, “Right now, it is a kidnapping and murder case. As soon as the doctor’s detailed examination report comes, we will also explore the sexual assault angle.”

“All angles are being explored,” he added. 

Meanwhile, Budgam Police in an official statement issued to JKNS said that on May 23, 2026 at around 10:00 PM, Police Station Budgam received information regarding the disappearance of a minor girl aged about 12 years from her residence during evening hours.

Acting promptly on the complaint, police registered FIR No. 139/2026 under relevant sections of law and immediately launched an extensive search operation.

Police said that during the early morning hours on Saturday, the body of the minor girl was recovered at a short distance from her residence, following which medico-legal and investigative formalities were initiated.

The SIT constituted for the investigation is functioning under the supervision of Shri Sajad Ahmad-JKPS, DySP Headquarters Budgam, police said.

“The investigation team is examining all possible angles to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and assures that the investigation shall be carried out in a fair, transparent and professional manner,” the statement reads.

Police also appealed to media organizations and the public, particularly social media users, not to reveal the identity or photograph of the minor, stating that disclosure of such details is prohibited under law.

“The general public is requested not to circulate unverified information or indulge in speculation regarding the matter, as such actions may hamper the investigation and cause unnecessary distress,” police added. (JKNS)