Over 70 JKNPP activists detained

Image
Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Mar 08 2018 | 3:40 PM IST
Over 70 activists of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) were detained today ahead of a rally to press for a CBI probe into the killing of an eight-year-old girl.
Police said that they have been detained as a precautionery measure and put up in Hiranagar Police station in Kathua district .
"We were heading towards Chadwal in Kathua district to support the Ekta Munch rally in support of the demand for CBI probe. But we were arrested," Mankotia told PTI.
The body of the eight-year-old girl was recovered from Rassana forest on January 17, a week after she had gone missing while grazing horses.
On January 23, the government handed over the case to the state police's crime branch which arrested a Special Police Officer (SPO) in February for his alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of the girl.
Earlier, a special investigation team (SIT) had arrested a 15-year-old boy and claimed the accused had strangulated the victim after she resisted his rape attempt.
Talking to reporters, Mankotia said that people of entire Jammu province are demanding CBI probe into girl's murder case.
"These crime Branch officers have harassed Hindus in the area in the name of probe, resulting in large migration of Hindus from the areas last week. It cannot be tolerated. We all want probe by CBI to arrest and punish the culprits," he said.
On February 28, 0ver 200 men, women and children blocked the road in front of the Hiranagar Police station as a protest against the PDP-BJP government alleging harassment and mass detentions by the Crime Branch.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 08 2018 | 3:40 PM IST

Next Story