Elder sister booked for murder of minor girl in Ganderbal

Srinagar, Aug 19: Police in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have solved the sensational murder case of a 14-year-old girl whose body was recovered from Sehpora area on Sunday, with investigators identifying the victim’s elder sister as the prime accused.

Officials said the girl’s body was found lying in fields near Batsar Road, barely 300 meters from her residence in Sehpora. Initial reports had suggested that unknown persons travelling in a car may have been involved.

However, the Investigating Officer (IO) of this case pieced together technical evidence and forensic findings, leading to the conclusion that the victim’s elder sister was behind the killing.

The sibling, confessed to hitting her with a stick after an argument, causing her death, they said.

A police officer confirmed that the elder sister, who had accompanied the victim, was arrested after her involvement in the crime was established. “During sustained questioning and corroboration with forensic evidence, it was found that the sister herself was responsible for the murder,” the officer said.

Police said the accused attempted to mislead the family and investigators by claiming that unknown men had tried to abduct the sisters.

“A case under relevant sections of law has been registered, and the accused sister is in custody. The investigation has revealed motive as well, and further details will be shared once the probe is complete,” the officer added.

The incident, which had initially shocked the valley, has now taken a new turn with the arrest of the elder sister. Police have assured that the case will be taken to its logical conclusion and justice delivered. (KDC)