A human rights group Friday alleged that government denied it access to mother of the girl who was allegedly molested by armed forces in Handwara town on Tuesday.
In a statement, Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) said that a legal team of the group led by Advocate Parvez Imroz reached the outskirts of Handwara town by around 10:30 am this morning. “ The team sought to meet the mother of the minor girl and following consultations approach the High Court, Srinagar bench, by the close of the day. Besides consultations on the case, relevant signatures on court documents needed to be taken,” the group said.
It claimed that mother of girl had approached the rights group for urgent and immediate legal assistance. “ Both the minor girl and aunt, and her father are under police custody since 12 April and 14 April respectively. The mother seeks that both be immediately released and allowed to return to their residence The mother of the minor girl fears that her family members, particularly her 16 year old daughter, are under pressure to make false statements,” the statement said.
The JKCCS said a police team headed by SHO, Kralgund refused to allow the team beyond Ganapora village.