JAMMU: Ladakhi representatives on Sunday called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over the issue of molestation of a Ladakhi student in Jammu in recent days.
The delegation was comprising of MLAs Nawang Rigzin Jora, Asgar Karbalai, Aga Syed Baqir and Deldan Namgyal.
Talking on phone from Jammu MLA Kargil Asgar Karbalai said that they have told Chief Minister that this not the first time when the girl student from Ladakh region was sexually harassed but several cases in past have been noticed.
Citing some cases, he said that earlier a girl had faced same issue and she shared with her parents and another girl had also brought this into the notice in their department but no action was taken.
He said, “For the first time this girl has dared to lodge FIR against the culprit and there are many other cases which are unnoticed yet”.
“We urged Chief Minister to take strong notice against the culprit and ensure security for the students (especially girls) who are studying outside the district,” he added.
The Chief Minister assured the representatives that she will take strict action within two days.
It’s pertinent to mention the entire Ladakh region has been shocked after this incident and the local religious and political representatives have strongly condemned the issue.
The influential Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) has also issued a statement in which they have also condemned this heinous act and also demanded State Government to take necessary action against the culprit.
General Secretary IKMT has also demanded State Government to ensure security for Ladakhi students who are studying outside the region.