SC refuses to entertain plea seeking SIT probe into Kashmir migration

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking SIT probe into Kashmir migration The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking directions to set up a special investigation team (SIT) “to identify the perpetrators who were involved (in), aided and abetted” alleged killings “of Hindus and Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1989-2003” and to prosecute them. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and C T Ravikumar asked the petitioner, an NGO called We the Citizens, to give representation to the central government. The NGO agreed to do this and sought liberty to withdraw the plea, which was granted by the Supreme Court. The petition said the alleged killings led to the exodus of Hindus and Sikhs from the Valley. It mentioned Pakistan, Islamic radicalisation and “complacency on the part of Indian State” as part of the problem. [Read more]( If you would prefer not receiving our emails, please [Click Here](