
Chandigarh: Infamous for their unlawful social diktats, especially against women marrying within their gotra or clan, Haryana's khap panchayats were on Sunday asked by the state government to fight atrocities against women. Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal urged social organisations and Khap panchayats "to give a befitting reply to those who indulge in atrocities against women". Bhukkal was redressing grievances of people in Jhajjar district, 300 km from Chandigarh. She...

02:53 AM, Oct 08, 2012