Srinagar /May, 13:Protests against the rape of a minor girl in Sumbal area of Bandipora district last week rocked several areas of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday.
Demanding stern punisent against the accused, a huge protest demonstration was staged in Hygam area of Baramulla on Baramulla – Srinagar highway as they disrupted the movement of the traffic on the highway for several hours.
The protesters while demanding stern action against the accused, also sought immediate action against the school principal who had allegedly issued a certificate declaring the accused as a minor.Protests were also reported from Bohripora and General bus stand Sopore.
Reports said all shops and business establishments are closed in Sopore and its adjoining areas. The traffic movement was thin on roads .
Reports said the students of degree college Sopore and higher secondary school held a peaceful protest in Iqbal market area of the apple Town Sopore .
