Will bring law to ensure death penalty for those raping minors: CM Mehbooba

Srinagar: In a bid to avoid a repeat of the Kathua rape and murder case, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir government will introduce a new law to ensure death penalty for those raping minors across the state.
While reassuring justice for the eight-year-old girl who was brutally gangraped and murder early this year, the CM said on Twitter, “I want to assure the entire nation that I stand committed not just to ensure justice for the minor girl but also seek exemplary punishment for those responsible for a crime whose brutal savagery has shamed humanity.”
She added, “We will never ever let another child suffer in this way. We will bring a new law that will make the death penalty mandatory for those who rape minors, so this case becomes the last.”
The CM’s remarks came at a time when the government is facing flak from all quarters over the probe into the case. Earlier in the day, the CM said proper procedures will be followed to ensure justice is served and the perpetrators are punished. “The Law will not be obstructed by the irresponsible actions & statements of a group of people. Proper procedures are being followed, investigations are on the fast track & justice will be delivered,” she said.