Faridkot abduction: Nishan's plea to get girl's statement recorded dismissed

BATHINDA: Faridkot court on Friday dismissed an application moved by Nishan Singh, prime accused in the abduction of a minor girl, requesting the court to have girl's statement recorded under section 164 of the CrPC. Meanwhile, the court also sent Navjot Kaur, mother of the accused, and two others in judicial custody up to November 23.
However, the court reserved its decision on an application moved by the parents of the girl requesting permission for getting abortion of the girl done.
Meanwhile, Gundagardi Virodhi Saanjhi Action Committee (GVSAC) held protest march as well as dharna in Bathinda on Friday demanding the return of the girl to her home from Nari Niketan. Thousands of peoples of over 50 organizations took part in the protest. The action committee has announced next protest in Jalandhar on October 18.
The protester blocked road for more than three hours in front of mini secretariat and raised slogans against the Punjab government.