Minor's rape: Protests across Kashmir Valley

Minor's rape: Protests across Kashmir Valley

Sopore: Students stage a protest against the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district on 9th May; in Sopore on May 13, 2019. The accused, identified as Tahir Ahmad Mir has been arrested and the police has started investigations into the heinous crime. (Photo: IANS)

Srinagar: A security personnel stands guard during a shutdown called by the Itihadul Muslimeen, a religious organisation, against the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl which took place in Bandipora district on May 9; in Srinagar on May 13, 2019. Markets and other businesses remained shut at many places in Badgam, Baramulla and Bandipora districts, while in other places it was only partially closed. (Photo: IANS)

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) Protesta erupted at scores of places in the Kashmir Valley on Monday as outrage over the rape of a minor in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district.

Markets were closed in Bandipora, Sopore, Badgam and Baramulla towns but shutdown call given by the Itihadul Muslimeen, a religious organisation, had a partial effect in Srinagar city.

People in large numbers took to the streets across the state capital and other places demanding death penalty for the man accused of raping a three-year-old girl last week.

Students of Kashmir University, Central University and the Islamic University of Science and Technology boycotted classes and held protests.

Members of the High Court Bar Association stayed away from courts to express solidarity with the victim.

Former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, separatist leaders, as well as a number of social, religious and political groups expressed shock over the incident.

Police on Monday detained the principal of a private school who issued a minor certificate for the rape accused, Tahir Ahmad Mir, who has already been arrested. Mir's father has given a statement that his son is 20 years old, said the police.

Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been set up to fast-track the probe.

--IANS

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