
Two POCSO accused escape from Srinagar Central Jail in security lapse
Escape of POCSO accused highlights serious security lapses and potential harm to children.
In a security lapse, two undertrials charged under the POCSO Act escaped from Srinagar's Central Jail. The accused are Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, wanted in separate cases involving sexual offenses against children. Jammu and Kashmir Police issued lookout notices and launched a manhunt while initiating an internal inquiry into the escape.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
POCSO convicts Farman Khan, Mukhtar Ahmed Gujar escape Srinagar jail, manhunt begins
24 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
Two undertrials accused of child sex offenses escaped from Srinagar's Central Jail due to a security lapse.
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