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Peoples Democratic Party calls for government intervention on women's safety in J&K

Srinagar: Opposition Peoples Democratic Party yesterday voiced concern over the increase in crime against women in Jammu and Kashmir and called for serious societal and the government intervention to counter the situation."Whether in workplaces, educational

PTI Updated on: June 08, 2014 10:49 IST
Citing examples of a newly-married girl who was found murdered in south Kashmir last month and chopping off the ear of an unfortunate girl by stalkers in the same area few days back, Mr Akhtar said such incidents have given rise to crisis-like-situation in the society.

"Molestation of the student by her school teacher in Yaripora area of Kulgam district is the latest addition into the crisis," he said.

He said the government must take serious note of the complaint about an alleged assault on a lady employee in the Health Department and the matter must be probed in transparent and fair manner.

Meanwhile, separatist group JKLF, led by Mohammad Yasin Malik, also condemned the attacks on women especially who are working under higher officials.

"This phenomenon (molestation attempts) is increasing day by day and the situation is very alarming and worrisome," the separatist group said in a statement.

Referring to the alleged molestation of a nurse by some officers of health department, he said "if this kind of brazenness is not stopped immediately, the situation of anarchy will increase in the society and the chastity and honour of every mother, sister and daughter will be at stake."
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