2 undertrials arrested in Pocso cases escape from Srinagar’s Central Jail: Officials

Two undertrials, arrested in cases lodged under the Pocso Act, have allegedly escaped from Central Jail in Srinagar, authorities informed news agency PTI stated on Sunday. Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, a resident of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, have escaped from the jail, authorities stated.

Khan was facing charges under sections 3 and 4 (penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in a case filed at the Lar law enforcement personnel station in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.

Gujjar was also facing the same charges in a case lodged at Srinagar's Soura law enforcement personnel station. Law enforcement personnel have launched a manhunt to apprehend the duo, the authorities stated, adding that look-out notices have been delivered at all exit points of Kashmir.

Key Analysis and Detailed Timeline

Relevant authorities and designated stakeholders affirmed that regular procedural updates will be shared as the situation continues to unfold.

Gujjar was also facing the same charges in a case lodged at Srinagar's Soura law enforcement personnel station.

Law enforcement personnel have launched a manhunt to apprehend the duo, the authorities stated, adding that look-out notices have been delivered at all exit points of Kashmir.

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Broader Impact and Sector Outlook

Two undertrials, arrested in cases lodged under the Pocso Act, have allegedly escaped from Central Jail in Srinagar, authorities informed news agency PTI stated on Sunday. Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, a resident of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, have escaped from the jail, authorities stated.

Khan was facing charges under sections 3 and 4 (penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in a case filed at the Lar law enforcement personnel station in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Gujjar was also facing the same charges in a case lodged at Srinagar's Soura law enforcement personnel station.

Law enforcement personnel have launched a manhunt to apprehend the duo, the authorities stated, adding that look-out notices have been delivered at all exit points of Kashmir.

Industry analysts and market observers emphasized that sustained institutional focus surrounding undertrials arrested Pocso will play a key role in shaping future benchmarks.

Designated authorities and operational stakeholders affirmed that regular procedural updates will continue to be communicated across public platforms as verified milestones proceed.