Independent legislator Sheikh Abdul Rashid was marshalled out while opposition National Conference members today boycotted the Budget presentation in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly demanding a statement from the government over the status of magisterial probe into Handwara killings.
As soon as Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu rose to present the Budget for 2016-17, Mr Rashid demanded that the government make a statement on the killings in Handwara town which took place during protests against alleged molestation of a girl by an armyman last month.
The Independent legislator from Langate, adjoining Handwara constituency, was joined by National Conference and Congress members who too demanded for a statement from the government.
"Two days' time was granted by the Speaker to make the statement. Say something on it," Mr Sagar insisted.
"Budget speech is going on. I have never seen such protests during Budget speech in my career," Mr Veeri said.
The Speaker made several pleas to the agitating member to resume his seat but to no avail.
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