Local
admin issues clarification on Hanzal, Marwah incident
KISHTWAR, AUGUST
20: The Local Administration today issued clarification on the videos
circulating on social media regarding the Hanzal Marwah incident and said the
preliminary report has prima facie found that 20-30 women were part of a
procession.
“They were
stopped and pacified but the incident seemingly occurred due to resentment and
counter-resistance when the police attempted to restrict their movement.
However, the District Magistrate Kishtwar has taken cognizance of the matter to
ascertain the facts. The authenticity of the clips is being scrutinized.
The general
public has been requested to extend full cooperation to maintain peace and
tranquility and not to fall prey to any intimidation that may affect the
region's peace. Those found
guilty of such activities or exploiting the incident to vitiate the atmosphere
shall be dealt with as per the law” said the SDM Marwah.