JAMMU, May 2 -- Seeking stern action against the culprits arrested by the police in murder case of a youth over land issue, the family of the deceased on Thursday staged protest and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway near Gangyal here in the city outskirts.

Shouting "We want justice" and "anti-police slogans", the family members and relatives staged a protest demanding strict action against the culprits. Notably, a day after police initiated action in Greater Kailash murder case with an arrest of seven persons, one of the accused identified as Ravinder Kumar alias Gola Shah has also been booked under Public Safety Act.

However, many political leaders supported the protestors justifying their demand.

Protestors alleged that seve...