M S Nazki
Kishtwar, Aug 27 :
A complete shutdown is being observed in Kishtwar town and adjoining areas on Thursday after Sanatan Dharma Sabha and Majlis-e-Shura jointly called for a bandh over Minor’s death case.
Officials told GNS that all shops, business establishments and private institutions remained closed in Kishtwar town while public transport also remained largely off the roads, witnesses said. The call for bandh has been supported by various social and religious organisations.
The bandh was called to demand swift justice for the minor girl and stern action against those involved in the heinous crime. Members of both organisations have appealed to the administration for fast-track investigation and justice to the victim’s family.
Pertinently, three more persons have been arrested so far in the case, taking the total number of arrests to five, SSP Kishtwar had told media.
Meanwhile, authorities have beefed up security arrangements and deployed additional police personnel at sensitive locations to maintain law and order and to prevent any untoward incident.
More details are awaited. (GNS)