5 days ago

Kishtwar Bandh Follows Alleged Rape, Death of Tribal Girl

People in Kishtwar closed their shops and businesses to demand justice for a 15-year-old tribal girl.

The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a teacher over several months.

Officials said she became pregnant and later died after an alleged attempt to end the pregnancy.

Police arrested the teacher, his brother and three other people.

The case includes charges under laws concerning rape, miscarriage-related death and child protection.

Many people also want stronger steps to protect children.

Police and security forces were sent to key towns to prevent trouble.

A special team is investigating what happened.

Key facts

Bandh organizers: Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha jointly called the shutdown.
Victim: A 15-year-old tribal girl who allegedly died after an attempted pregnancy termination.
Main accused: Government teacher Khalid Ahmed Sheikh, a Grade-II teacher and in-charge headmaster.
Arrests: Five people have been apprehended so far, including the teacher and his brother.
Legal provisions: The FIR invokes the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions on rape and death caused by miscarriage, along with the POCSO Act.
Investigation: A Special Investigation Team led by Additional SP Kishtwar Pardeep Singh is conducting the probe.
Public impact: Shops and businesses closed across the district, while public transport was affected.

thehansindia.com · 5 days ago