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2 Undertrials Escape Srinagar Central Jail

Two undertrials facing POCSO charges escape, manhunt launched

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 23 August 2026 at 09:34 pm
2 Undertrials Escape Srinagar Central Jail

Two undertrials, Farman Khan and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, have allegedly escaped from the Central Jail in Srinagar.

The two undertrials were identified by officials on Sunday. Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, faces charges under Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, pertaining to penetrative sexual assault, in a case registered at Lar police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.

Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, a resident of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, faces the same charges in a separate case registered at Soura police station in Srinagar.

The escape of the two undertrials has prompted a massive manhunt by the police to trace and apprehend them.

Look-out notices have also been issued at all exit points of Kashmir to prevent the undertrials from fleeing the region.

The POCSO Act is a law that aims to protect children from sexual offenses, and the charges faced by the two undertrials are serious in nature.

The escape of the undertrials has raised concerns about the security measures in place at the Central Jail in Srinagar.

The police are working to recapture the undertrials and ensure that they face trial for the charges against them.

The incident highlights the need for stringent security measures to prevent such escapes in the future.

In conclusion, the escape of the two undertrials from the Central Jail in Srinagar is a serious incident that has prompted a massive manhunt by the police. The incident raises concerns about the security measures in place at the jail and highlights the need for stringent measures to prevent such escapes in the future.

The POCSO Act is an important law that aims to protect children from sexual offenses, and it is essential that those who face charges under this law are brought to justice.

The police and the authorities are working to ensure that the undertrials are recaptured and face trial for the charges against them.

This incident is a reminder of the importance of having robust security measures in place to prevent such incidents and ensure that justice is served.

Frequently asked questions

What are the charges faced by the undertrials?

The undertrials face charges under Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, pertaining to penetrative sexual assault.

What is being done to recapture the undertrials?

A massive manhunt has been launched by the police, and look-out notices have been issued at all exit points of Kashmir.

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