Jammu and Kashmir: Minor student 'physically assaulted, hung upside down' by Maulvi in Baramulla, accused arrested
The accused was identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Dar. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Maulvi for allegedly assaulting a minor student at a seminary in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, an official said on Thursday.
“Taking cognisance of a video clip circulated on social media wherein an 8-year-old boy is being seen hung upside down and physically assaulted by Molvi of a local Dasrgah, Police Station Baramulla has registered a Case FIR NO 86/2018 under sections of 342, 323 RPC and 24 Juvenile justice Act 2013,” a statement read.
The accused was identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Dar. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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