Key Points
First WhatsApp e-FIR in Baramulla district
Sexual harassment complaint against government employee
Innovative digital reporting mechanism
Police take prompt cognizance of complaint
The complaint was filed by a resident of Bemina, Srinagar (name withheld), a government employee in the Horticulture Department. The complaint is against Shakeel-Ur-Rehman, who is also a government employee in the same department.
The complainant has accused him of sexual harassment, attempted rape, and criminal intimidation.
After examining the complaint, the police took cognizance of the matter and registered an e-FIR under Case FIR No. 30/2025 under the relevant sections of law at Police Station Pattan.
The investigation is currently underway.