SRINAGAR, MAY 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a young preteen girl in Budgam district, describing the incident as “shocking and deeply distressing.”
Expressing profound grief over the tragedy, the Chief Minister condemned the heinous act in the strongest possible terms and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.
“May she find place in Jannat,” the Chief Minister said while expressing solidarity with the grieving family.
The Chief Minister said the incident should serve as a moment of serious introspection for society at large. “While the appropriate agencies enquire into the circumstances of her murder, it’s also fitting that we reflect on where we as a society are headed when our young children are not safe,” he said.
“I condemn this brutal attack without reservation or condition and send my sympathies to her family,” he added.
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to justice, the Chief Minister assured that all necessary support would be extended to the investigating agencies to ensure that those found guilty are given exemplary punishment in accordance with the law.
A minor girl, who had gone missing since Saturday, was found dead in a nearby field in Galwanpora village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday morning. The recovery of her body triggered shock and grief across the area.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident. Legal proceedings have been initiated and further investigation is underway.
