Absolutely stunning piece of news from The Times of India:
Bodies of Neelofer (22) and her sister-in-law Asiya (17) were recovered from a stream on May 30 after they disappeared from their orchards in Shopian town the previous evening, sparking off massive protest by locals who suspected the hand of security personnel in the case.
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It said Neelofer Jan belonged to a higher caste of Peer, whereas Shakeel came from Khaar family, which is included in the OBC category. The report said ever since the two eloped in 2007, Neelofer's brother Syed Zeerak Shah, a constable in traffic department, was not happy with the marriage and had even threatened the Ahanger family of dire consequences. 'The conduct of Zeerak Shah has been highly suspicious and objectionable after the death of Neelofar and Asiya Jan,' the commission said. [link]
This is simply astonishing. The Times of India has so far amplified the valley sentiments about the murder, without even bothering to offer alternative explanations. It is clear that the case is falling apart. As we mentioned before, this insanity is making women of Kashmir uniquely vulnerable to all sorts of abuses.

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