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Azad condemns rape and murder of minor girl in Kishtwar
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has condemned the rape and murder of a minor girl from the Scheduled Tribe community in Chatroo, Kishtwar. He called the incident 'absolutely…
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has condemned the rape and murder of a minor girl from the Scheduled Tribe community in Chatroo, Kishtwar. He called the incident 'absolutely horrifying and shameful'.
Azad praised the police for the swift arrest of the accused and demanded exemplary punishment. He urged society to take a strong stand against such crimes and expressed solidarity with the victim's family, calling for quick and firm justice.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Chatroo incident adds to a long list of crimes against women and children in Jammu and Kashmir that often spark outrage but lead to slow trials. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, rape and murder of a minor can attract the death penalty. The key next step is whether the prosecution files a charge sheet within the statutory 60-day period, which will determine if the case moves to a fast-track court.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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