Religious preacher arrested for unnatural sexual offence on minor: Srinagar Police

SRINAGAR August 29: In a disturbing incident, J&K Police arrested an Imam for allegedly committing an unnatural sexual offence on a 9-year-old child. The accused was identified as Waseem Raja, son of Ali Mohd Malla who is currently serving at Masjid Aisha Malikangan, Srinagar.

One Waseem Raja S/o Ali Mohd Malla R/o Noorbagh presently working as Imaam at Masjid Aisha Malikaagun arrested for committing unnatural sexual offence on a 09 years child. FIR 30/2023 under sections 377 of IPC and 5, 6 of POCSO Act registered in Maharaj Gunj PS. pic.twitter.com/bDsepwSOTf

— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) August 29, 2023

A case has been registered under the relevant section at the concerned police station and further investigation is initiated.