Nighat Shafi Pandit distressed over brutal murder of minor girl in Budgam

Nighat Shafi Pandit, Chairperson of the reputed social organisation HELP Foundation, has expressed profound grief, and concern over the alleged rape and brutal murder of a minor girl in Budgam.

In a statement issued, Nighat Shafi Pandit strongly condemned the heart-wrenching incident and said she was devastated to hear about the cold-blooded killing of the 12-year-old innocent girl.

“One shudders at the thought whether our children are truly safe anymore. Humanity today hangs its head in shame over such barbaric and inhuman crimes,” she remarked.

She said a meeting of various socio – religious women groups ‘ above caste ‘ creed and individual affiliations’ would be held to launch a comprehensive movement along with a large-scale signature campaign aimed at generating awareness about children’s rights, child protection laws, and measures necessary for ensuring the welfare and safety of children.

Nighat Shafi Pandit further stated that a delegation comprising women volunteers from different sections of society and various faiths would soon meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to deliberate upon and formulate a coordinated and result-oriented action plan for the protection and safety of girl children through collective efforts at both governmental and societal levels.

Appealing to all sections of the society, to voluntarily come forward and actively participate in the proposed campaign to safeguard the dignity, security, and future of children.

Describing the incident as a reflection of growing moral decline and societal failure, she said, “It is deeply painful and disturbing to realise that our society is increasingly becoming vulnerable to such horrifying moral degradation and insensitivity.”

She also demanded the strictest and most exemplary punishment for those involved in the heinous crime so that such barbaric and inhuman incidents are prevented in the future.