The body of a 14 -year -old girl was recovered from Batasar Road in Sehpora area of Genderbal district of Central Kashmir on Sunday.
Dead from Sehpora region.
According to the news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO), according to initial reports, the victim was with his sister when she was allegedly abducted.
Her sister, frightened, managed to escape, but later the body of a minor was discovered in an open field near her village.
On receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and took the dead body for Medico-Legal formalities.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Genderbal, Khalil Ahmed Poswal also visited the spot.
Speaking to the media, he confirmed that a case had been registered, while a forensic team in Srinagar has joined the investigation.
He assured that the accused would be detected and brought for justice.
Meanwhile, the locals staged a protest, demanding justice for the victim and strict punishment for the people involved.
Officials said the exact cause of death is not yet known, and further investigation is going on.