The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his immediate intervention in the tragic and deeply disturbing case involving the alleged rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl from the Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Chatroo, Kishtwar.In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami said that the minor was allegedly raped repeatedly by a teacher at her school over several months.
The accused teacher and his brother have been arrested, while the circumstances surrounding the alleged sexual assault, the pregnancy, the attempted termination and the events leading to the child’s death remain under under investigation.
The Association urged the Home Minister to ensure an independent, comprehensive and time-bound investigation into the entire matter. It has also sought the constitution of a senior-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) and, if considered necessary to ensure greater independence and public confidence, the transfer of the investigation to the Crime Branch or another specialised agency.
JKSA has also called for the immediate securing, preservation and examination of all relevant evidence, including medical and hospital records, post-mortem material, forensic and DNA samples, electronic communications, school records, attendance registers and other documentary or digital evidence.
