JNU candlelight march backs Poonch girl case, calls for transparent investigation

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University held a candlelight march in solidarity with a 13-year-old girl from Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, whose body was found after she went missing. Jammu and Kashmir students, JNUSU members, and other groups called for transparency, a speedy investigation, and a fair trial to ensure accountability.

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University held a candlelight march on Tuesday. The march showed support for a 13-year-old girl from Jammu and Kashmir. The girl’s body was found days after the girl went missing. Speakers and attendees raised questions about the investigation’s speed and asked authorities for clearer public information.

The vigil drew students from Jammu and Kashmir who study at JNU. Members of the JNU Students Union and other student groups also joined. Organisers said participants wanted more transparency from officials. A statement said the crowd was worried about limited progress and sought regular updates on the case.

JNU candlelight march calls for transparency in Jammu and Kashmir case

Organisers said the girl went missing after leaving home to buy some items. The minor was the daughter of Mushtaq Ahmed. The family lives in Poonch district. The girl went missing on May 30, and police registered a kidnapping case at the Mandi police station soon after.

Police began a search and investigation, but no headway could be achieved. The girl’s body was later found at the riverside in Sathra on June 3. Protesters linked the recovery to the earlier missing complaint. They said the timeline raised urgent questions that needed formal answers from investigators.

JNU Students Union demands justice for Jammu and Kashmir minor

At the gathering, Hafsa Bukhari, councillor of JNUSU, demanded a fair and speedy trial. Hafsa Bukhari also urged officials to ensure those responsible are punished soon. The demand formed part of a wider call for prompt action. Participants said delays could weaken trust and leave families without answers.

JNUSU Joint Secretary Danish Ali said the students union stood with the girl’s family. Danish Ali appealed to the administration to ensure justice in the case. Danish Ali also warned that students would intensify protests if concerns stayed unanswered. The statement reflected the mood at the march and the planned follow-up steps.

JNU protest seeks forensic report and Jammu and Kashmir police briefings

Akil, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia, questioned why the investigation seemed delayed. Irfan, a student of the University of Delhi, asked for clarity on the forensic report. Irfan also questioned why no official police briefing had been held so far. Both comments were echoed by others at the vigil.

Protesters listed specific demands during the candlelight march at JNU. They asked for a fair and speedy trial in the case. They also demanded the immediate release of the forensic report. The group called for regular public updates through official briefings, saying clear information was needed as the investigation continued.

With inputs from PTI