Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested a teenage girl for allegedly killing her 14-year-old sister, officials said on Monday.
The younger girl’s body was discovered near their home in Shepora, Ganderbal, on Sunday morning, triggering widespread anger and protests in the area.
In response, authorities formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and registered a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Forensic teams also collected evidence from the crime scene.
Locals reported that the victim was last seen with her elder sister shortly before the incident. During questioning, the older sibling reportedly admitted to striking her sister with a stick following an argument.
“While leaving their home, the two sisters had a dispute, during which the elder sister hit her younger sibling with a stick, leading to her death,” an official involved in the investigation said.
“The elder sister has been arrested in connection with the case,” the official added.
