J-K govt seeks CBI probe into Shopian case

The Jammu and Kashmir Government today approached the Centre for ordering a CBI probe into the alleged double rape-cum-murder of two women in Shopian, after the Special Investigating Team failed to make any breakthrough into the case. The move comes despite the reluctance by CBI to take over the investigations.

A notification issued by the state Government to the Department of Personnel requested for a CBI probe into the mysterious death of Neelofar (22) and Aasiya (17), whose bodies were found on May 30 earlier this year.

This decision comes a day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made his first public appearance in Shopian and assured the people that justice will be done.

"CBI would need the cooperation of witnesses, help of general public and help of the relatives of the deceased in the case. In view of this, it will be difficult for them to take over investigations. This has been conveyed to the state government," CBI spokesman Harsh Bahal  said.