Massive protests held in Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora against minor girl’s rape

Massive protests erupted in various parts of Sumbal in northKashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday afternoon against the alleged rape of a3-year-old girl.

Witnesses said that people from various localities of Sumbalincluding Shilvat, Dangerpora, Nowgam, Inderkoot, Gadkhod, Shahtulpora, andShadipora took out protest marches, demanding an exemplary punishment to theaccused.

   

The protestors blocked Bandipora- Srinagar road near Sumbalbridge, thereby disrupting traffic movement for some time. The protestors latermarched towards main market Sumbal.

Witnesses said Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shahbaz AhmadMirza and SSP Bandipora, Rahul Malik visited the spot and assured theprotestors that the investigation into the case would be carried out on fasttrack basis. The protestors later dispersed off peacefully.

Police have already arrested the accused, who is a residentof Malikpora Trigam Sumbal.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirzain tweet said: “The heinous crime of rape of a minor in Shadipora Bandipora isunder investigation with full vigor and we assure that perpetrator of the crimewill be brought to justice.”

“We appeal to the public to stay calm and not pay heed to anyrumors,” he tweeted.

Police have also constituted a special investigation team toinvestigate the matter.

SSP Bandipora, Rahul Malik said that the SIT comprising SDPOSumbal, SHO Sumbal and Sr. PO has been constituted to investigate the entirecase.

He also said that the police is treating the accused asmajor and the certificate that was uploaded on social media regarding the ageof the accused was fake.

He also appealed public not to pay heed to any rumors. “Weurge the public not to pay any heed to rumors and have faith on police,” hesaid.   

“The age confirmation of the accused will be determined onthe basis of scientific medical test to be conducted by a team of seniordoctors,” a police official said.

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