‘If neighbours cannot be trusted, then who can?’
B’gam :The arrest of a local in the rape and murder case of a 12-year-old girl in central Kashmir’s Galwanpora area in Budgam district has left residents shaken, with many saying the incident has destroyed the sense of trust and safety within the locality.
The accused, according to residents, was residing in the neighbourhood, a revelation that intensified anger and grief across the area after police announced his arrest and claimed he had confessed to the crime.
Locals described the incident as not just a heinous crime but also a deep social wound that has shaken the sense of security in the entire area.
After the arrest was announced, emotionally charged scenes were witnessed, with large crowds gathering in the locality and raising slogans demanding strict punishment for the accused.
The atmosphere remained tense throughout, as police and district administration officials maintained heavy deployment in the area to manage the crowds and maintain law and order.
Locals demanded speedy justice in the case and called for exemplary punishment to ensure deterrence against crimes involving children
