Srinagar, May 24 -- Former Chief Minister and President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep shock and anguish over the brutal murder of a minor girl in the Galwanpora area of Budgam, terming the incident heartbreaking and a grim reminder of the growing vulnerability of children and women in society.

Taking to X, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, "Devastated to hear about the cold blooded murder of a 12 year old girl in Budgam. The allegations of rape just make it all the more shocking, disconcerting & unsettling. One shudders at the thought if our children are really safe." In a statement issued today, Mehbooba Mufti said the horrific incident has shaken the conscience of every Kashmiri and demanded a ...