J&K HC rejects Cong worker’s plea to shift trial from Srinagar to Jammu

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh rejected a Congress worker's plea. He sought to shift his cheque bounce trial from Srinagar to Jammu. The court stated terrorism is almost eliminated in the Valley now. It noted the petitioner's claims of threat were improbable and lacked merit. The court found the petition was filed to avoid payment and prolong proceedings.

By NASEER GANAI