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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

The accused sought bail, inter alia, alleging the police harbored some personal grudge against him and his father, on account of which he has been falsely implicated in the case. (File)
Senior Tourist from Maharashtra Allegedly Raped in Pahalgam Hotel Room; Bail Denied to Accused

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