(Reports Collected From Different Media Agencies)
Kashmir University has suspended a Scientist‑C from its Computer Sciences department after his arrest following an FIR registered at the Women’s Police Station, Rambagh, officials said on Thursday. The university described the suspension as a routine administrative step while police continue their investigation.
What happened
Accused: Sajad Mohammad Khan, Scientist‑C, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Kashmir.
FIR: FIR No. 11, registered on 20 April 2026 at the Women’s Police Station, Rambagh, Srinagar.
Allegations: The complaint, filed by a 28‑year‑old woman, alleges prolonged sexual exploitation, coercion, and financial exploitation beginning in 2018. The FIR includes claims that the accused pressured the complainant into terminating pregnancies, coerced her into selling assets and taking a bank loan in her name, and threatened to release private photographs and harm her family if she pressed for marriage. The accused has been booked under provisions including Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Police sources confirmed the accused was taken into custody after the FIR was registered and said investigations are ongoing to verify the allegations and gather evidence.
University response
The University of Kashmir issued an administrative order placing the scientist under suspension under Rule 31 of the Jammu & Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956. University officials said the suspension is procedural and that any further departmental action will follow the outcome of the police probe and any internal inquiry.
A university spokesperson said the institution is cooperating with law enforcement and will take appropriate disciplinary measures if the allegations are substantiated.
Legal and investigative status
Police have not released a detailed public statement beyond confirming the FIR and the arrest. Investigating officers are expected to record statements, collect documentary and digital evidence, and examine financial transactions cited in the complaint. The complainant’s allegations of coercion and financial manipulation will be central to the probe, officials said.
Legal experts note that cases registered at women’s police stations are handled with sensitivity and that the investigation will determine whether additional charges or sections of law apply as evidence emerges.
Local reaction and context
The case has drawn attention because it involves a university employee and serious allegations of sexual and financial exploitation. Civil society groups and campus communities often watch such cases closely, calling for transparent investigations and support for complainants.
Observers say the university’s immediate suspension of the accused follows standard practice when staff face criminal proceedings, balancing the need for due process with institutional responsibility to maintain campus safety and integrity.
What to watch next
- Police updates: Statements on custody status, charges framed, and evidence gathered.
- University action: Any departmental inquiry, show‑cause notices, or further administrative measures.
- Legal filings: Bail applications, anticipatory bail petitions, or other court proceedings by either party.
- Support measures: Availability of medical, legal, and counselling support for the complainant.
The investigation remains active. Authorities have urged restraint and asked the public to avoid speculation while the police complete their inquiries.
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