Wednesday, Police Superitendent of Jammu and Kashmir directed by State High Court to facilitate a meeting of the minor girl at the centre of the Handwara crisis and her mother and lawyer.
Hearing the habeas corpus for the immediate release of the girl, her father and aunt, the high court said that a PIL had been filed by the Bar Association seeking “similar relief” and directed that “the petition be clubbed with the PIL that is next listed for 26 April 2016”.
a statement from the Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Societies (JKCCS), which is providing legal help to the girl and her family. Handwara minor girl. But, the direction to SP Ghulam Jeelani Wani will ensure that for the first time since being detained the minor girl and family will have unhindered access to legal counsel,”
The girl had alleged that she was molested by local boys but rumours suggested army jawans were involved, leading to protests and the death of five people in firing — which hogged headlines last week.