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Staffer arrested over allegations of sexually assaulting minor student in Budgam

Jammu Kashmir Police have arrested a private school staffer for allegedly sexually assaulting and molesting a minor student in a private school in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Reports reaching news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that the father of the victim lodged a complaint alleging that his minor ward was allegedly assaulted and molested by staffer of the school falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Beerwah.

A police officer confirmed to Kashmir Dot Com that following the complaint, Beerwah Police registered an FIR No. 147/2025 under Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act.

“The accused has been taken into custody, and necessary medico-legal formalities are being carried out,” the officer added.–(KDC)