J&K Police Arrest Man in 36 Hours After 12-Year-Old Girl’s Rape and Murder in Budgam
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- •A 30-year-old man, Mudassir Ahmad Mir, was arrested within 36 hours of a 12-year-old girl’s rape and murder in Budgam, J&K.
- •Police recovered the victim’s body on May 24, 2026, around 200 metres from her home; she was reported missing on Saturday evening.
- •Forensic, digital, and serological evidence linked Mir to the crime; he confessed upon being confronted with evidence.
- •A five-member SIT is investigating the case; a parallel FIR has been filed to protect the victim’s identity.
- •Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the incident and called for societal introspection on child safety.
- •Police have appealed to the public to avoid sharing the victim’s details online and to cooperate responsibly.
Srinagar, May 25, 2026 – In a swift operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a 30-year-old local resident in connection with the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in Budgam district on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Mudassir Ahmad Mir, was apprehended after forensic and digital evidence linked him to the crime, police said.
