Shocking, unsettling: Mehbooba Mufti over 'rape', 'murder' of minor girl in Budgam

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-girl in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district was shocking, disconcerting and unsettling.Devastated to hear about the cold blooded murder of a 12-year-girl in Budgam. The allegations of rape just make it all the more shocking, disconcerting unsettling.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district was shocking, disconcerting and unsettling.

''Devastated to hear about the cold blooded murder of a 12-year-girl in Budgam. The allegations of rape just make it all the more shocking, disconcerting & unsettling. One shudders at the thought if our children are really safe,'' the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said in a post on X.

A minor girl went missing on Saturday and her body was found on Sunday with police saying that it was prima facie rape and murder case.

Social welfare minister Sakeena Itoo visited the bereaved family in Budgam to express solidarity and condolences following the tragic incident that has shaken the area.

Interacting with the family members, the minister conveyed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and assured them that the Government stands firmly with them during this difficult time.

She said all possible assistance and support from the Government would be extended to the affected family.

Itoo strongly condemned the incident and termed it highly unfortunate and unacceptable in a civilized society.

She emphasised that those involved in the act must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law and called for exemplary punishment to the culprits.