Vows exemplary punishment for culprits
RK News Service
Srinagar, May 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the killing of the minor girl in Budgam as “shocking and deeply distressing” and assured full support to investigating agencies to ensure exemplary punishment to those found guilty.
Expressing profound grief over the tragedy, the Chief Minister condemned the heinous act in the strongest possible terms and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. “May she find place in Jannat,” the Chief Minister said while expressing solidarity with the grieving family.
The Chief Minister said the incident should serve as a moment of serious introspection for society at large. “While the appropriate agencies enquire into the circumstances of her murder, it’s also fitting that we reflect on where we as a society are headed when our young children are not safe,” he said. “I condemn this brutal attack without reservation or condition and send my sympathies to her family.”
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to justice, CM Abdullah assured that all necessary support would be extended to the investigating agencies to ensure that those found guilty are given exemplary punishment in accordance with the law.
Meanwhile, Minister for Health, Education and Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo visited the victim’s family in Budgam and assured them that the government stands firmly with them in the pursuit of justice.
Calling the incident “highly unfortunate and unacceptable in a civilised society”, Itoo demanded a time-bound investigation and strict legal action against those involved in the crime.
MLA Budgam Agha Muntazir visited the residence of the victim’s family and participated in the funeral prayers of the minor girl. He condemned the killing and called for strict action against those responsible.
The MLA urged the administration to identify and arrest the culprits without delay and stressed the need for collective efforts to uphold moral and social values to help prevent such incidents.
Expressing deep shock and grief, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq described the incident as deeply distressing and called for a transparent, thorough, and time-bound investigation into the case.
In a post on X, Mirwaiz said he was “heartbroken and deeply disturbed” by the incident, describing the circumstances surrounding the child’s death as “extremely painful” and one that had “shaken the conscience of every human being.”
“What are we becoming as a society if our children cannot even feel safe on their way to seek education and guidance?” he said, adding that such incidents spread fear, grief, and deep anxiety among people and call for “serious introspection at every level.”
Mirwaiz demanded a “thorough, transparent and time-bound investigation” into the case and urged authorities to ensure that those responsible for the “heinous act” are brought to justice and awarded the strictest punishment under the law.
He prayed for the departed soul, saying, “May Allah grant the innocent child the highest place in Jannah and give patience and strength to her grieving family.”