Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: State High Court today ordered constitution of Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probe into the missing of young girl from Domana during the last one year.
After hearing Senior Advocate UK Jalali with Advocate Megha Amla appearing for the petitioner whereas Senior AAG Gagan Basotra for the State and Advocate Ravi Abrol for the private respondent Ankush Bansal, Justice Ali Mohd Magrey ordered constitution of Special Investigating Team headed by SSP Jammu comprising of not less than two other members of the rank and status of DySP and Inspector.
The High Court further directed DIG Jammu to enquire into the matter and call explanation from the present IO regarding his failure to proceed in the matter. “The DIG shall peruse the daily dairy while submitting the status report, make a mention regarding the proceedings recorded in the daily dairy by the IO and also file affidavit indicating the lapse, if any, on the part of concerned investigation officers”, the High Court said.
Justice Magrey also directed SIT to effectively investigate the matter and report the progress of investigation within next two weeks. “In case SIT fails to act as required, SSP Jammu shall remain present on next date of hearing”, the High Court said.
The High Court also directed Registry to convey this order to Chief Secretary, DGP, IGP Jammu, DIG Jammu and SSP Jammu for compliance.