Budgam, May 26: Police on Tuesday said that in connection with FIR No. 139/2026 of Police Station Budgam, related to the murder of a minor girl from Galwanpora village, Budgam Police has completed the initial medico-legal, forensic and evidentiary procedures linked to the arrest of the accused in the case.
In a statement, police said the identity of the accused was not disclosed earlier as several crucial legal procedures were underway during the initial stage of investigation to avoid any prejudice to the evidentiary and legal process.
After completing the required formalities, police identified the accused as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir, a resident of Galwanpora Sebdan, Budgam.
Police said the investigation conducted so far has established that no other individual was involved in the commission of the crime.
Budgam Police appealed to the public to maintain peace, communal harmony and public order, and urged citizens to cooperate with the investigating agencies. People have been advised not to take the law into their own hands or circulate rumours, speculative content or unverified allegations related to the case, warning that strict legal action will be taken against violators.
Police also urged media organisations and social media users to exercise responsibility and restraint while reporting or commenting on the matter, stating that misleading or unverified content could create public anxiety and disturb law and order.
Budgam Police reiterated that any attempt to spread misinformation, incite unrest or disrupt public order through any platform will be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.
