LIVE: SC Seeks J&K Govt Reply on Shifting Kathua Rape and Murder Trial to Chandigarh, Orders Security for Victim's Family and Lawyers

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The Supreme Court will shortly hear a plea by the Kathua rape and murder victim’s family to move the trial to Chandigarh. Trial in the case began today with the eight accused pleading not guilty and seeking narco tests.

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The big news at the moment: The Supreme Court has sought the Jammu and Kashmir government’s reply on a plea by the Kathua rape and murder victim’s family to move the trial to Chandigarh. Hearing the plea, the top court also ordered security for the victim’s family and their legal team. It also refrained from interfering with “who should probe the case.” The apex court fixed April 27 as the next date of hearing. Trial in the case began today with the eight men accused of abducting, raping and killing the eight-year-old victim, pleading not guilty and seeking narco tests.

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