J-K Governor expresses shock over 3-yr-old's rape

After the protests that were held across the Kashmir Valley against alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Sumbal area of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday expressed deep shock and pain over the incident.

Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday expressed deep shock and pain over the rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district that has triggered massive outrage and protest across the state.

Malik directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir to work swiftly in the case and ensure that the culprit gets exemplary punishment for this shameful act, an official spokesperson said.

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"On learning about the unfortunate incident, the Governor immediately spoke to S P Pani, IGP Kashmir, and took a detailed review of the ongoing investigations into the case," he said.

The Governor has also talked to religious leaders of different communities and asked them to deplore this gruesome incident unanimously and make an appeal to the people to remain calm and not let anti-social elements disturb peace and harmony in society, the spokesperson said.

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Normal life was affected in the city due to a strike called by a religious-cum-separatist organization against the incident.

Most schools, shops, and other business establishments in the city remained shut due to the strike, officials said.