Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 22: The term of Retired Justice Gandhi Commission probing Kishtwar communal violence expired on October 22 (Tuesday). Sources in Home Department revealed that the commission had not submitted its report yet.
On August 23 this year, the government appointed Justice Gandhi, retired Judge of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, as one man commission of inquiry to probe Kishtwar violence. The Commission was supposed to submit its report within one month. However, even after the expiry of deadline, the Commission could not submit the report.
Principal Secretary Home, Suresh Kumar said that it is too early for the Commission to submit its report. "It was only a few days ago that Justice (Retired) Gandhi visited Kishtwar and how can he prepare his report within a few days. It will take some more time," Kumar said.
One of officials of the Home Department said that he does not know anything about the report as all the officials are busy with the Union Home Minister. Gandhi told a local news agency that he can not comment on the issue. "Let you talk to my Secretary, he would provide you information," he said.
Pertinently, communal clashes had broke out in Kishtwar town in Jammu region on August 9, on the day of Eid, leaving three persons dead and dozens others injured. Property worth crores was set ablaze by the rival communities, forcing the government to impose curfew and seek assistance of the army in controlling the riots.
The curfew was lifted after 12 days following the visit of an all party delegation and senior ministers of the state government that led to reconciliation between the two communities. |
