Govt trying its best to nab, punish people behind braid chopping: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Oct 2: With no letup in the braid chopping incidents in Kashmir valley, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the government is trying its best to nab and punish the people involved in the crime. “We are trying our best to crack the case and bring those involved in the crime to the book,” Ms Mehbooba told reporters on the sidelines of a function at Dal Lake here. The Chief Minister further said that a team of doctors was counseling the victims, besides helping in getting any clues about the incidents. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir Range (SKR), said that special police teams have been deputed in the twin districts of Anantnag and Kulgam. Police yesterday doubled the reward money to Rs 6 lakh for giving information or assistance in nabbing any person found involved in braid chopping. The helplines have also been established in every district of the valley. So far over 30 braid chopping incidents have been reported in Kashmir valley, where such cases have created panic among people. Many people living in various parts of the Valley have stopped going to morning and evening walks due to the scare of braid chopping. UNI