Haryana khap to isolate rape convicts, killers of girl child : The Tribune India

Join Whatsapp Channel

Haryana khap to isolate rape convicts, killers of girl child

KARNAL: The Kajala khap panchayat has decided to socially boycott persons indulging in rape and female foeticide in 82 villages of Haryana, 195 villages of Rajasthan, 26 of Uttar Pradesh and 17 of Punjab.

Haryana khap to isolate rape convicts, killers of girl child

People at a Kajla Khap convention in Karnal on Sunday. Ravi Kumar



Parveen Arora

Tribune News Service

Karnal, March 1

The Kajala khap panchayat has decided to socially boycott persons indulging in rape and female foeticide in 82 villages of Haryana, 195 villages of Rajasthan, 26 of Uttar Pradesh and 17 of Punjab.

The decision was taken at a national convention of the khap held at the jaat dharamsala in Karnal today. Julana former MLA Surajbhan Kajal, who is the national president of the khap, chaired the convention.

The panchayat unanimously passed a resolution stating that it would ban the “hooka paani” of rapists and people indulging in female foeticide in the villages under its jurisdiction. It also decided to slap a fine of Rs 11,000 on persons organising DJ programmes during any function. The panchayat also sought amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act to make same-gotra and same-village marriages illegal.

It demanded prohibition of vulgar advertisements on all media sources and a ban on use of polythene throughout the country. Kajal said: “The panchayat has decided to eradicate social evils from society. 

The decisions have been taken after detailed discussions with all villagers, who voiced their concern over the evils hollowing society.”

The former Julana MLA said the khap members were concerned over the declining number of girls and decided to boycott those indulging in killing them in the womb.

“We have decided to penalise those using DJs to curb extravagance and noise pollution,” the khap national chief said.

He said the khap members were against honour killing and favoured inter-caste marriages. Kajal also launched the khap website www.kajlakhap.in on the occasion.

Khap state president Rajmal Kajal urged other khaps to join hands with farmers against the amendment made by the government in the Land Acquisition Act.

Top News

Arvind Kejriwal to be produced before Delhi court today as 6-day ED custody ends

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends ED custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1

In his submissions, Kejriwal said, ‘I am named by 4 witnesse...

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL to remove Arvind Kejriwal from CM post after arrest

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL to remove Arvind Kejriwal from CM post after arrest

The bench refuses to comment on merits of the issue, saying ...

‘Unwarranted, unacceptable’: India on US remarks on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

‘Unwarranted, unacceptable’: India on US remarks on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

MEA spokesperson says India is proud of its independent and ...

Bullying Congress culture, no wonder being rejected: PM Modi, backs senior lawyers who flagged attempts to undermine public trust in judiciary

Bullying Congress culture, no wonder being rejected: PM Modi

Backs senior lawyers who flagged attempts to undermine publi...

Explainer: Why BJP is flying solo in Punjab and Odisha

Explainer: Why BJP is flying solo in Punjab and Odisha

A multi-cornered contest is always advantageous for BJP; it ...


Cities

View All