Detaining minors won’t be easy for police Archives

Detaining minors allegedly involved in street protests and other “offences” will no longer be easy for police in Kashmir as all such cases will henceforth be dealt by a special officer. Officials said on directions of Director General of Police, S.P Vaid, a special officer of the rank of Sub-Inspector will be posted in police stations to deal with cases of “juvenile delinquency.” “We have extended full support to ensure juvenile justice system is put in place in the state,” Vaid told Kashmir Post. He refuted reports that minors were…