SRINAGAR: Two men facing separate cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar, prompting police to issue lookout notices and launch efforts to trace them.
A senior police officer confirmed the development, saying the two accused were lodged in Central Jail Srinagar in connection with separate POCSO cases before they allegedly fled from the prison.
Following their escape, Kashmir Zone Police issued lookout notices for the duo and appealed to the public to share any information that could help in establishing their whereabouts.
According to the notices issued by police, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, son of Mohammad Rafiq Gujjar and a resident of Sanglan Chittergul in Anantnag, is wanted in FIR No. 20/2026 registered at Police Station Soura.
The case has been registered under Sections **137(2) and 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)** and Sections **3/4 of the POCSO Act**, the notice said.
The second accused, **Farman Khan**, son of Abdul Gani Khan and a resident of Sadanpora Ragistan, is wanted in **FIR No. 19/2026** registered at Police Station Lar.
He is booked under Sections **137(2) and 87 of the BNS** and Sections **3/4 of the POCSO Act**, according to the police notice.
Police have urged people to immediately share any information regarding the whereabouts or movement of the two accused with the authorities.
“Information leading to their arrest will be suitably rewarded,” police said.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the nearest police station or call the emergency helpline 112.
Police have intensified efforts to trace and apprehend the escaped accused, while further investigation into the circumstances surrounding their escape is also underway.
