Leh closed due to kidnapping of minor girl in Ladakh, police arrested the accused from Srinagar (File Photo)
State Bureau, Jammu. Police have arrested a person for the alleged kidnapping of a minor girl in the Union Territory of Ladakh. On Wednesday, a bandh was observed in Zanskar of Kargil along with Leh district in protest against the alleged kidnapping of the girl.
During this bandh called by Ladakh Buddhist Association, the police have been demanded to take immediate and strict action in this matter. Meanwhile, police investigation has revealed that the girl was lured by a person from Kargil and taken to Srinagar.
The girl returned on 29 December. An official said that his missing report was lodged on December 28 in Khaltse, Leh. After registering the case, the search for the girl and the alleged kidnapper started.
The officer said that with the formation of the SIT in this case, it was made clear that this is a criminal case and it should not be given any communal colour. Those who do so will be identified and action will be taken against them. On Wednesday, Nubra, Changthag, Khaltse of Leh district along with Zanskar of Kargil remained closed on the call of Ladakh Buddhist Association in protest against this alleged kidnapping case.
Demand for immediate and strict action arose
Meanwhile, Ladakh Buddhist Association has condemned this incident. In a press conference held in Leh on Wednesday, Ladakh Buddhist Association President Tsering Dorje said that the LBA women's wing took immediate action as soon as information about the incident was received. Members of the women's wing met the girl's parents and contacted the police, demanding immediate and strict action in the matter.
Expressing gratitude to the Ladakh Police in this matter, Dorje said that the police showed promptness and found the minor and handed him over safely to his family. He appealed to the general public not to believe any kind of rumors or false allegations. The union clarified that LBA acted responsibly and within the ambit of law in the entire matter. In this case the bandh was completely successful.
The culprits should get strict punishment
He reiterated that there should be a fair and thorough investigation into the matter. The culprits should be punished as per law, so that communal harmony is maintained in the area. He also informed that Cargil leaders have been contacted and requested to take this matter seriously.
K Pradhan, the LBA leader from Khaltse, rejected the allegation that he did not take timely action. She said that under the leadership of President Tsering Dorje, LBA had taken immediate steps and activated its women's wing.