Awantipora, Sept 25 (JKNS): Police in Awantipora have arrested a Physical Education Teacher (PET) in connection with a POCSO case involving alleged sexual harassment of a 15-year-old girl in the Aripal area of Tral.
As pwr news agency JKNS, Police District Awantipora has taken prompt action in a case involving alleged sexual harassment of a minor girl in the Aripal area of Tral and arrested the accused.
On 24.09.2026, a written complaint was lodged at Police Post Aripal alleging sexual harassment of a 15-year-old girl (name withheld) by Bilal Ahmad Lone, S/o Gh. Nabi Lone, R/o Darganigund, aged 37 years, posted as Physical Education Teacher (PET) at Government High School (GHS), Lam, Aripal.
Accordingly, FIR No. 107/2026 under relevant Sectiona of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act was registered at Police Station Tral, and investigation was taken up.
During the course of investigation, a police team led by Incharge Police Post Aripal, SI Zahoor Ahmad, initiated necessary legal proceedings. Through technical and human intelligence, the involvement of the said accused was established, following which he was apprehended and subsequently arrested. The accused is presently in police custody, and further investigation is underway.
Police Awantipora reiterates its commitment to the safety and protection of children and assures that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in offences against minors, in accordance with law. (JKNS)
