Acid attack in Srinagar: 1,000-page charge sheet filed against 3 accused, says police

‘Third accused being a minor to be tried before JJB as per JJ act’

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed a 1,000 page charge sheet against three accused including two adults and one minor into the Srinagar acid attack case, police said.

“About 1000 page Chargesheet Filed today against 3 accused, 2 adults & 1 Juvenile in Hon’ble CJM court & Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The petition also filed to try a juvenile as per JJ act as crime is heinous in nature & juvenile is above 16 & below 18 years,” police said.

The accused had thrown acid on the face of the 24-year-old at Wantipora Hawal area of Srinagar. The victim also lost her vision and has been flown out of JK for treatment.

 

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