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Students demand justice for rape victims in J-K

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

"We welcome justice for the rape victim in Delhi but at the same time we demand that justice for all such victims in Kashmir especially those who were raped in Kunan Poshpora in early 1990's," the protesting students said outside the Press Enclave here.

The protesters also demanded a slew of measures to safeguard women in Kashmir against molestation.

"We demand greater police patrolling, tougher laws, fast tracking of such cases and harsh punishment for the rapists," Owais Ahmad, one of the protesters, said.

The protesters assembled at Press Enclave under the banner of Youth Brigade of Kashmir and later dispersed peacefully.

They were carrying placards demanding justice for victims of Kunan Poshpora and other such cases in Kashmir and held a candle light vigil.

Dozens of women were allegedly raped by security forces during a crackdown in Kunan Poshpora village in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on February 23, 1991.

  

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First Published: Dec 24 2012 | 5:45 PM IST

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