'Those responsible for rape, murder of 8-year-old in Kathua should be nabbed,' says Lal Singh after submitting his resignation

New Delhi: After resignation while commenting on Kathua rape case, BJP leader Lal Singh said that those responsible for rape and murder of a 8-year-old should be nabbed. He, on Saturday, defended his participation in a rally supporting the accused, saying that it was meant to defuse the situation and restore normalcy. "We had gone to defuse the situation created due to migration one and half months back. We told them they should go back. Abdul Gani Kohli (minister) was sent to the house of the victim, so that an ugly situation was not created," Lal said, reported PTI. On Friday, Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga, tendered their resignations after facing criticism for their participation in the event. Meanwhile, CM Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday praised the people of Jammu for dismissing communal forces.

I commend the manner in which the people of Jammu dismissed communal forces & were unwavering in their support for a little girl. It has strengthened my belief that Jammu serves as a model of inclusiveness & together the people of J&K inspire secular unity & righteousness.

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 14, 2018