Shutdown against alleged rape of minor girl hits normal life in Kashmir

Srinagar: Shutdown called by a separatist and religious organisation ‘Itehadul Muslimeen’ against the rape of three year old minor girl in Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district last week hit normal life on Monday across Kashmir
Reports said schools, shops and commercial establishments remained shut in most parts of Srinagar city but government offices and banks functioned normally.
As reported already ‘Itehadul Muslimeen’ a religious organisation which is also a constituent of the Hurriyat Conference (M) – Sunday called for a complete shutdown across the Kashmir Valley on Monday against the alleged rape of the girl at Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
In a statement, ‘Itehadul Muslimeen’ president Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari termed the rape as a blot on the face of humanity.
The presence of people with such ill intentions is proving a rot for the society known for upholding its moral values for centuries. There is a dire need for evolving a joint strategy to deal with these elements, he said. Ansari demanded stern punishment to the culprit.
There should be no leniency adopted while dealing with the person involved in this act. On the one hand, the victim is battling for her life but on the other hand, efforts are being made to save the culprit which is a serious concern, he said.