Examiner Bureau | Kulgam:
Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged assault on women and theft of livestock at Humpathri in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, recovering 193 sheep and goats valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh, officials said on Thursday.
According to officials, the case came to light after Police Post DK Marg received a written complaint on October 8, 2026, alleging that seven to eight persons had assaulted women at Humpathri before taking away their livestock.
Following the complaint, Police Station D.H. Pora registered FIR No. 92/2026 under Sections 310(2) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation into the incident.
During the investigation, police arrested three accused persons and recovered 193 animals, including 181 sheep and 12 goats. The recovered livestock has an estimated market value of around Rs 25 lakh, officials said.
Police said the investigation was continuing to establish the complete circumstances of the incident and ascertain the possible involvement of other persons.
Further action will be taken in accordance with the law, officials added.
