Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 26: In a reference seeking transfer of Kishtwar riots case on the ground of repeated disruption of court proceedings by the accused and their sympathizers and open threats issued to the then Principal Sessions Judge, High Court today directed Inspector General of Police to strengthen security inside the District Court Kishtwar and investigate the incident by lodging FIR against the intruders, who barged into court room and threatened the Presiding Officer.
After hearing Deputy AG BS Jamwal appearing for the petitioner whereas Advocate Yasser Ejaz Tak appearing for the respondents, Justice Tashi Rabstan observed, “in view of the compliance filed by the IGP Jammu and the fact that the Presiding Officer who has made the present reference has since been transferred it would not be appropriate to transfer the case at this stage”.
While disposing of the reference, High Court directed the Principal Sessions Judge Kishtwar to proceed with the case.
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