India, Oct. 17 -- The Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor rape-death case, with the prosecution report reportedly running into more than 1,000 pages and listing 143 witnesses.

The chargesheet was presented before the Munsiff Judge, Kishtwar, who is holding charge as the Principal District and Sessions Judge in view of the regular presiding judge being on leave.

The chargesheet was filed within 60 days of the SIT taking over the investigation.

According to information available, 12 of the accused remain in jail, while three others have reportedly been granted bail in connection with allegations relating to failure to report the matter to the police.

Two other accused, identified as driver...