RK News Service
Srinagar, May 24: Former Chief Minister and President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep shock and anguish over the brutal murder of a minor girl in the Galwanpora area of Budgam, terming the incident heartbreaking and a grim reminder of the growing vulnerability of children and women in society.
In a statement, Mehbooba Mufti said the horrific incident has shaken the conscience of every Kashmiri and demanded a swift, transparent and time-bound investigation to ensure exemplary punishment for those involved.
“The barbaric killing of an innocent child has left the entire society devastated. No words can ease the pain and trauma suffered by the family. Such incidents strike at the very moral fabric of our society and demand collective introspection alongside strict legal action,” she said.
Mehbooba Mufti urged the administration to conduct the investigation in a professional and impartial manner and ensure that justice is delivered without delay. She also called for stronger mechanisms to safeguard children and women, saying that rising incidents of violence and abuse cannot be allowed to become a disturbing new normal.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, she prayed for strength and patience for them during this difficult time and hoped that the perpetrators are brought to justice at the earliest.
Meanwhile, President of Anjuman Sharie Shian Jammu and Kashmir Agha Syed Hassan Mousavi Al-Safvi on Saturday demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
In a statement, Agha Moosavi described the incident as heartbreaking and said it had created fear and anxiety in society. He said it was deeply disturbing that a young girl on her way to a religious seminary could not remain safe, adding that such incidents raise serious concerns about the moral and social fabric of society.
He urged the authorities to conduct a transparent and time-bound probe so that the truth is brought before the public and those responsible are brought to justice.
Agha Moosavi also stressed that ensuring the safety of children is a collective responsibility of both the government and society. He expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the loss.