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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sirmaur: Day after violent clashes, cops say ‘kidnapped' girl recovered
Police have recovered the 18-year-old woman who was allegedly kidnapped by a 19-year-old man from a minority community in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district earlier this week. Communal tensions gripped the Majra area after the incident leading to widespread unrest, prompting authorities to impose Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) across Majra and nearby localities including Kiratpur, Meliyon, Fatehpur, and Mishrawala. According to police, a kidnapping case was registered on June 10 after the duo allegedly eloped. Since then, the girl's family and local residents had been demanding her safe return. The situation escalated on Friday evening when protests turned violent, resulting in clashes between two groups and incidents of stone-pelting. As tensions mounted, a group of protestors reportedly attempted to march toward the residence of the accused, prompting police to intervene. A mild lathicharge was carried out to disperse the crowd. Three police personnel were injured in the process, one of whom sustained a head injury. Paonta Sahib deputy superintendent of police Manvinder Thakur said, 'While trying to stop the crowd, three police personnel were injured, one of whom sustained a head injury. A case has been registered in connection with the violence. The girl has now been recovered.' State BJP chief Rajeev Bindal, who led a protest on Saturday, said, 'There is deep concern and anger among the local community over the alleged kidnapping. The administration has assured that the girl has been recovered. We demand that all relevant information be shared transparently with the victim's family and the public to help restore trust.' Bindal also called for an impartial inquiry into the reported police lathicharge during what he described as a peaceful demonstration. 'I have spoken to the SP and directions have been issued to initiate an investigation,' he said. 'Our protest was peaceful, aimed at securing justice for the victim's family and maintaining social harmony. The administration must act with transparency and present all facts before the public.'
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Efficient Cleaning for Compliant Warehouses SearchMore Learn More Undo 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. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
