Rajouri, Jan 19 : A 45 year old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police said on Sunday.
The woman, identified as Azeem Akhtar, was rescued by locals and rushed to Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital, where her condition is reported to be serious, officials said.
Bag Spotted in Isolated Area
According to police, the plastic bag was noticed by residents in an isolated stretch of the Tandwal area, who alerted authorities immediately. Police teams reached the spot and freed the woman before shifting her to hospital for treatment.
Officials said they are waiting for the victim’s condition to stabilise so that her statement can be recorded, which is expected to provide crucial leads in the case.
Investigation Underway
A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether it involved criminal assault or attempted murder.
Police said further details will be shared as the probe progresses.