Srinagar, May 5 -- In a statement, the police said that it acted promptly upon receiving information regarding an attempted sexual assault on a woman (name withheld) by a group of individuals near Water Works Road, Nishat. The victim had sustained grievous injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where she was declared brought dead.

Following the incident, FIR No. 35/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Nishat, and investigation was immediately initiated, they said.

During the course of investigation, the following four accused persons were identified and arrested Suhail Bashir Bhat, S/O Bashir Ahmad, R/O Asham Sumbal, Adil Ali Bhat, S/O Ali Mohammad, R/O Zeethyar Nishat, Firdous Ahmad Rather, S/O Ghulam...