The petition has been filed by the father of the deceased minor through Counsel Deepika Pushkar Nath under Article 226 of the Constitution, challenging the manner and scope of investigation in FIR registered at Police Station Chatroo, District Kishtwar. Two accused persons have so far been arrested in connection with the case.

According to the petition, the deceased, aged about 14-15 years, was a school-going girl studying at Middle School Bumalpora, where accused Khalid Hussain was posted as Principal/Teacher. It is alleged that the accused sexually exploited the minor over several months, resulting in her pregnancy. Her father claims that the pregnancy came to light only when she was taken to a hospital at Chatroo shortly before her death.

The petition alleges that after the pregnancy was discovered, several persons associated with the accused attempted to suppress the matter. The minor and her father were allegedly taken to Kishtwar, where an ultrasound reportedly confirmed the pregnancy. A Panchayat was subsequently convened, where the petitioner claims he was pressured to enter into a compromise and was offered money to remain silent.

The petitioner further alleges that he was compelled to affix his thumb impression on a blank paper and that attempts were made to terminate the pregnancy through an unauthorised person or midwife.

Minor Taken To Hospitals, Gives Birth To Dead Child

The petition states that the minor was taken to District Hospital Kishtwar on August 19, 2026 and subsequently shifted towards Doda the following day. Upon reaching Doda, she reportedly gave birth to a dead male child. Significantly, the petitioner alleges that hospital records described the minor as the wife of the 13-year-old son of one of the persons accompanying her. The circumstances in which such an entry came to be made have been specifically sought to be investigated.

The petition further alleges that the minor's condition deteriorated and that she was subsequently taken towards Punjab in an ambulance. A medical assistant allegedly declared her dead during the journey. Her father claims that he was transported separately and was not informed about her deteriorating condition or death until he reached his village.

Crime Branch Probe Sought:

The petitioner contends that the investigation cannot be confined merely to the allegation of sexual assault. He seeks examination of the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, alleged attempts at compromise, payment of money, proposed termination, medical treatment, hospital records, movement of the victim, birth of the dead child and circumstances surrounding her death.

He has also sought preservation and examination of DNA and other forensic evidence, hospital and ultrasound records, ambulance and GPS data, CCTV footage, call-detail records, electronic communications and relevant financial and pharmacy records.

The petition specifically seeks transfer of FIR to the Crime Branch, J&K, along with the complete case diary, medical and forensic material, and a direction for investigation into the role of all persons who allegedly facilitated, concealed or attempted to suppress the circumstances leading to the minor's death.

Counsel For Petitioner: Advocate Deepika Pushkar Nath & Associates