GCC condemns murder of tribal woman, seeks severest punishment to perpetrators

Srinagar, May 06: The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) J&K on Tuesday condemned the "rape and murder" of a tribal lady in Nishat, Srinagar, describing it "a grievous wound on the conscience of our society".

Secretary GCC in a statement, appreciated the swift action by police in apprehending the accused and urged "fast-track investigation and trial to secure justice to the victim and the family while handing down severest punishment to the perpetrators, unleashing a deterrence effect that it  must".

“It is our collective responsibility to address the causes at the root of rising crime against women" and made a spirited plea that "communities come together to help further a culture where women are respected, protected and empowered,” the statement said.