Prohibitory orders imposed in Himachal's Sirmaur after girl's abduction creates communal tension
Shimla: A large number of people, led by BJP state president Dr Rajeev Bindal, on Saturday carried out a protest in Majra under Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district against the alleged abduction of a minor girl in Praduni panchayat area on June 4 by a person from a minority community.
The incident sparked communal tensions in the area, forcing the district authorities to enforce prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on Friday. Despite this, people, including the girl's family members, carried out the protest on Saturday, demanding immediate release of the abducted girl and strict legal action against the perpetrator to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in future.
The BJP state president also demanded swift measures to strengthen law and order in the area. The saffron party expressed solidarity with the girl's family, strongly condemning the incident. "The safety and dignity of our daughters are our top priority. Such incidents are unacceptable in society, and the guilty should not be spared under any circumstances," said Bindal.
The BJP leader also advised the SDM to improve his manner of speaking, noting that the atmosphere was quite tense on Friday, allegedly due to the SDM's behaviour, and questioned the meaning of his authoritative stance on the matter.
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He said the BJP expected a prompt and transparent investigation from the local administration and the police. Bindal also appealed to all the Himachal residents to unite and raise their voice against such incidents and to cooperate in maintaining peace and security in society.
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