JK Assembly passes resolution to check female foeticide

March 01, 2014 00:18

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today unanimously adopted a resolution to check the female foeticide in the state. PDP members Zulfkar Ali and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat moved their amendment to the Private Members' resolution.

Several members supported the resolution and said spirit of the resolution was concerning the entire society, irrespective of caste, creed and colour. They supported the resolution in one voice and urged for its passing.

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