Stepmother arrested for allegedly killing 2-year-old girl and dumping her body in a forested area in Kishtwar; police launch investigation and collect evidence with FSL team |
A shocking incident has come to light in the Kishtwar district, where a 2-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her stepmother. The incident was reported to the police on May 5, 2023, by the mother of the minor girl, who had gone missing the previous day.
According to the police, the family members searched for the missing girl and her stepmother, Zahida Begum, but they were unable to find them. The police were then informed, and an investigation was initiated. A special investigation team was constituted by the SSP Kishtwar, and the team managed to arrest the suspect, Zahida Begum, after sustained interrogation.
During the interrogation, Zahida Begum reportedly admitted to having committed the murder of the minor girl and then dumping her body in a forested area. The police were able to recover the body of the minor girl, along with the weapon of offence, based on the information provided by the accused.
The motive behind the murder is currently being ascertained by the investigation agency. The police have added section 302 IPC to the list of alleged offences and have taken assistance from the FSL team for the collection of evidence on scientific lines. The body of the deceased has been brought to the District Hospital Kishtwar for conducting an autopsy.
This incident has shocked the local community, and people have expressed their outrage at the heinous crime committed against an innocent child. The police have assured the public that they will conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that justice is served.