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‘Third accused being a minor to be tried before JJB as per JJ act’

Srinagar, Feb 22: Jammu and Kashmir police Tuesday filed a 1000 page chargesheet against three accused including  two adults and one minor into the Srinagar acid attack case, police said.

“About 1000 page Chargesheet Filed today against 3 accused, 2 adults & 1 Juvenile in Hon’ble CJM court & Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). Petition also filed to try juvenile as per JJ act as crime is heinous in nature & juvenile is above 16 & below 18 years,” a police official told news agency.

The accused had threw acid on the face of 24-year-old victim at WantiPora Hawal area of Srinagar. The victin also lost her vision and has been  flown out of JK for treatment. (KNO)