Virbhadra cuts short trip to Chamba after protest over Tissa student rape
DHARAMSALA: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday cancelled his official visit to Chamba after a massive protest was held by locals over the rape of a student allegedly by a teacher in Tissa
Locals hold a protest after the rape of a student allegedly by a teacher in Tissa, Chamba. —Tribune photo
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Lalit Mohan
Tribune News Service
Dharamsala, July 31
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Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday cancelled his official visit to Chamba after a massive protest was held by locals over the rape of a student, allegedly by a teacher, in Tissa.
Angry protesters pelted the police with stones, injuring three policemen, including Chamba ASP Varinder Singh.
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Though the teacher accused of rape was arrested, the locals have sought action against the school staff.
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