Jammu, 10 August (H.S.): Bandipora Police have cracked a rape case involving a 12-year-old girl within 12 hours, with two accused persons arrested during overnight raids, officials said.

An official told that police received information regarding the alleged rape of the minor at around 12 noon, following which an official investigation was initiated.

“During the course of investigation, two persons, who were unknown to the victim, were arrested,” officials said.

Meanwhile, a senior police officer told that both accused persons were arrested during overnight raids as part of the investigation.

“A case and FIR under relevant sections has been registered, while both persons have been arrested during overnight raids,” a senior officer said.

Further investigation in the case is underway, the officer added.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar