Protesting MLAs want discussion in Assembly over Billawar civilian killings, Gulmarg fashion show

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, MARCH 10 (STC): The
Civilian killings in Billawar, Kathua, and an obscene fashion show at Gulmarg rocked the Legislative Assembly today as soon as the Question Hour began.
The National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs demanded discussion on the killings of civilians in Billawar. Amid the commotion in the House, MLA Bani Dr. Rameshwar Singh, tried to storm into the Well of the House but was stopped by the Marshals.
Even as the Speaker repeatedly asked NC members to refrain from creating disruptions, they continued with their protests.
Meanwhile, MLA Kupwara Mir Muhammad Fayaz demanded strict action against the organizers of the obscene fashion show at Gulmarg.
However, the Speaker said the House cannot discuss the Billawar killings, stating that the matters fall outside the domain of the Assembly. He cited Section 32 of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act-2019, under which police and public order fall outside the domain of the Assembly.
“The LG has already ordered an inquiry into the matter,” he said.
The Speaker also said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has already ordered an inquiry into the fashion show. “Matters under inquiry cannot be taken up in the House,” the Speaker said.
The Speaker said the House condemns the assault on MLA Bani Dr. Rameshwar Singh, who was attacked on Saturday night at Billawar and a thorough inquiry should be held into it. (STC)