Disgusting! 3-year-old girl raped by local boy in Kashmir; people protest for justice

Outrage has spread across Jammu and Kashmir over the rape of a three-year-old in Sumbal area of Bandipore district last week. The accused, who has been arrested, has claimed that he is a minor; however, protesters allege that the age certificate is forged.

People, political leaders and others have called for the strictest punishment. Mehbooba Mufti has also tweeted saying "stoning to death" seems so apt.

The incident is believed to have happened last week. The accused had allegedly given the child some sweets and taken her to an isolated courtyard in Trigam village, where she was assaulted, reports NDTV. The girl was in critical stage but then she is stable, reports Washington Post.

Medical examination has confirmed rape and the arrested accused has been booked under rape charges and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences), a senior police officer said.

"A medical board will determine the age of accused through ossification test. We have not entertained the certificate issued by school principal" said a senior police officer.

Several schools and colleges have closed after protesting students clashed with security forces. All political parties and religious and social groups have strongly condemned the incident and demanded that the investigation be fast-tracked.