Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two accused persons for their involvement in kidnapping of two minor girls in Baramulla.

Police Station Sheeri received a written complaint from Abdul Rehman Beigh son of Abdul Rahim Beigh stating therein that his two minor daughters were kidnapped by Mohd Aqib Dar and Rayees Ahmad Lone, both residents of Pehliharan. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 38/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Sheeri and investigation was initiated, a police spokesman said in a statement.

During the investigation of the case, police acting promptly arrested both the involved accused persons and rescued the minor girls. Both the accused persons have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. After completing all necessary legal formalities, the victims were handed over to their legal heirs, police said.

Police has expressed its strong commitment to ensure that the accused face the full extent of the law for their heinous acts. They are conducting further investigations into the case to ensure that justice is served, the statement said.