Himachal: ADC directs officers to ensure timely disposal of SC/ST Atrocities cases

Dharamshala, Oct 13 (UNI) Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar today directed officials to expedite pending cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and ensure timely justice to victims.Chairing a meeting of the District Level Vigilance and Awareness Committee at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kangra, he reviewed the progress of 88 cases registered under the Act and issued directions for their speedy disposal. The meeting was informed that five cases had been settled during the last quarter, while most of the remaining cases were in the final stages of trial. Police had filed…