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Anantnag Court Denies Bail to Accused in Rape of 70-Year-Old Tourist in Pahalgam

The ruling underscores the judiciary’s stance on upholding public safety in the face of brutal violence against vulnerable individuals

Overview

  • The bail plea of Zubair Ahmad was rejected on June 30 by Principal Sessions Judge Tahir Khurshid Raina
  • The judge described the assault as a reflection of depravity and a sick mentality and lamented a collapse of moral values
  • The court relied on prima facie evidence including the victim’s account, eyewitness testimony, and medical and forensic reports
  • Authorities cited the risk of evidence tampering, potential flight by the accused, and the ongoing investigation as reasons to deny bail
  • The case remains under investigation with the FIR filed and further legal proceedings pending against the suspect