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Two POCSO Act accused escape from Srinagar Central Jail
Police in Kashmir have launched a search operation after two inmates accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act fled from Srinagar Central Jail. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the escapees.
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Two prisoners arrested on charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have escaped from Srinagar Central Jail, prompting law enforcement to mount an immediate search operation across the region.
The jail authorities discovered the escape and subsequently informed police, who initiated a coordinated effort to recapture the fugitives. The identities and additional details regarding the accused have not been disclosed by officials at this stage of the investigation.
In an appeal to residents, police have requested public cooperation in tracking down the escapees. Citizens are urged to report any sightings or information that could aid in the apprehension of the two men to the nearest police station or by dialling the emergency helpline 112.
The escape from the high-security facility has raised concerns about jail security protocols in the region. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the breach and have intensified efforts to prevent further incidents.