Group of Concerned Citizens, J&K, has welcomed the judgement in Kathua rape and murder case. The group comprising civil society members across communities and regions, including jurists, former civil servants academicians, journalists, businessmen and social activists, has lauded “the highly professional investigation carried out by the special team of Crime Branch, headed by RK Jalla, under the supervision of IGP Afadul Mujtaba, and ably supplemented by Ms Deepika Rajawat, the counsel for the victim”.
Speaking for the GCC, M S Pandit, former Chairman, J&K PSC, advised the prosecutors tolook at the possibility of filing an appeal for getting the enhancement of thepunishments awarded in this case. “In particular, it is necessary to revisitthe evidence in regard to one of the main culprits, Vishal, who has beenexonerated by the court , for want of solid evidence,” Pandit said.
The Group also demanded prompt and professionalinvestigation into other similar cases, especially the Sumbal rape case.