Hand over Kishtwar rape-death case to crime branch: Mehbooba urges Jammu and Kashmir LG
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has requested that the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor transfer a sensitive rape and death case to the crime branch. She cited a lack of progress and the need for a transparent, time-bound investigation.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing concerns regarding justice for victims of gender-based violence and the efficacy of local law enforcement in conflict-prone regions.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday (August 28, 2026) urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the crime branch for a transparent and time-bound investigation.
In a post on X, Ms. Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said the incident is not merely another instance of rising crimes against women, but "is a deep, festering wound on the conscience of our society."
"Ten days on, the silence surrounding this brutal crime is only deepening the anguish of the grieving family and eroding public faith in the justice system. If decisive action is not taken now and the perpetrators brought to justice with exemplary punishment, such heinous crimes will continue with impunity," she said.
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