Srinagar, May 24: Former Chief Minister and President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep shock and anguish over the brutal murder of a minor girl in the Galwanpora area of Budgam, terming the incident heartbreaking and a grim reminder of the growing vulnerability of children and women in society.
Taking to X, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, “Devastated to hear about the cold blooded murder of a 12 year old girl in Budgam. The allegations of rape just make it all the more shocking, disconcerting & unsettling. One shudders at the thought if our children are really safe.”
In a statement issued today, Mehbooba Mufti said the horrific incident has shaken the conscience of every Kashmiri and demanded a swift, transparent and time-bound investigation to ensure exemplary punishment for those involved.
“The barbaric killing of an innocent child has left the entire society devastated. No words can ease the pain and trauma suffered by the family. Such incidents strike at the very moral fabric of our society and demand collective introspection alongside strict legal action,” she said.
Mehbooba Mufti urged the administration to conduct the investigation in a professional and impartial manner and ensure that justice is delivered without delay. She also called for stronger mechanisms to safeguard children and women, saying that rising incidents of violence and abuse cannot be allowed to become a disturbing new normal.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, she prayed for strength and patience for them during this difficult time and hoped that the perpetrators are brought to justice at the earliest.
