Govt orders judicial probe into Kishtwar violence

Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered judicial probe into the communal violence in Kishtwar district in Jammu in which two persons were killed and 20 others injured.

“In order to establish the truth behind the Kishtwar violence and what followed, the state government has decided to order a judicial inquiry,” J & K chief minister Omar Abdullah announced on twitter.

“The inquiry will be held by a retired High Court judge in a time-bound manner to establish the facts and share them publicly,” he said.

The decision came after crucial cabinet meeting in Jammu on Monday.

The communal clashes have instigated on Eid day in some parts of Kishtwar area which later spread to other parts of Jammu and Rajouri. Government has imposed curfew in those areas.

Omar Abdullah accused BJP of trying to encourage the violence and play politics with emotions.

“My earnest appeal to people is please do not allow these political parties, who are putting political interest above human interest, to exploit your sentiments, to exploit the situation,” he said.

“Please dismiss rumours because there are a lot of rumours floating around today. All I would appeal to you is to cooperate with the administration. We will restore order and we will ensure that justice is done,” Omar said.

“I want to assure the people that we would do everything necessary to ensure that this trouble does not spread to other parts of state. We will also do everything necessary to restore calm and maintain calm in Kishtwar and surrounding areas,” he added.

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