JK News Today
Srinagar, April 10: To protect their modesty and escape a molestation attempt, two girla jumped out of a moving car in Handwara area of Kupwara district today.
The incident happened in Kralgund village of Handwara.
Giving details police said that an information was received by Police station Kralgund that two teenage girls had sought lift from a private vehicle at Rasripora to go towards Watergam.
“However, on boarding the vehicle, the driver and another person attempted to molest the girls, upon which they jumped off the vehicle at Rasripora,” police said.
An official said that after jumping of the moving car they suffered minor injuries.
He said that to escape the alleged molestation bid, they jumped of the moving car.
Meanwhile, a case FIR No. 33/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been initiated.
“The efforts are on to nab the accused”, the official added.
Police said that In public interest, parents and guardians are urged to counsel their children and wards to avoid taking or accepting lifts from strangers.
