Two teenage girls jump off a moving car to escape molestation attempt in Handwara: Police

In a bid to escape molestation, two teenage girls jumped of a moving car in Kralgund village of Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday. 

 

A Police spokesperson said, "The girls had sought lift from a private vehicle at Rasripora to go towards Watergam. On boarding the vehicle, driver and another person attempted to molest the girls."

 

He said to escape the alleged molestation bid, they jump of the moving car. 

 

Meanwhile, a case FIR No. 33/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been initiated.

 

"The efforts are on to nab the accused", he said.

In public interest, parents and guardians are urged to counsel their children and wards to avoid taking or accepting lifts from strangers.