BJP activists burn CM's effigy

Tribune News Service

Solan, July 21

Activists of the BJP entered into a scuffle with the police here today over burning an effigy of CM Virbhadra Singh during a protest outside the DC office against inept handling of Kotkhai rape and murder case. The fracas began after the police reportedly tried to stop the BJP activists from burning the CM’s effigy.

The party activists also handed over a memorandum addressed to Governor Acharya Devvrat to the DC expressing concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

The protest was led by local MLA and BJP’s chief spokesperson Dr Rajiv Bindal. He criticised the CM for stating that rape incidents took place everywhere, adding it reflected his indifference towards the suffering of the common man.

Cong’s silent march

Mandi: The Congress held a silent march against the Kotkhai gang-rape and demanded severe punishment to the accused. The march was held under the leadership of district Congress committee president Deepak Sharma here today. He said: "This incident has shaken the entire state, We demand that harsh punishment should be given to those who are involved in the case." They mourned the death of the victim and observed a condolence meet.