Mehbooba Mufti demands Crime Branch probe into Kishtwar rape‑death case

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has formally requested that the state Crime Branch take over the investigation of a recent rape‑death incident reported from Kishtwar district. She said the existing inquiry had not satisfied the need for an impartial and thorough probe. Mufti urged the authorities to ensure that all evidence is examined and that any lapses in the initial handling of the case are addressed. The demand comes as public concern grows over the handling of violent crimes in the region, prompting calls for a more rigorous investigative process.