Kathua Rape- J&K crime Branch: Accused manipulating evidence

Jammu, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Crime Branch on Thursday said its team is in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut as part of its probe to verify an alibi offered by one of the eight accused in the Kathua rape-murder case.

The Crime Branch officials are working in tandem with local police to investigate the matter.

While the examination attendance sheet was allegedly signed by accused Vishal Jangotra's accomplices to prove his presence in Meerut during the commission of the crime, a probe by the Crime Branch revealed he was present in Rasana village in Kathua district.

Crime Branch sources said the accused were resorting to manipulation of records and creation of false evidence with the alleged connivance/assistance of his father Sanji Ram, who is the prime accused in the sensational case.

"Three persons who signed the attendance sheet to falsely prove Vishal's presence in Meerut are wanted by Crime Branch officials," sources said.