Srinagar, March 30 -- - The twin districts of Baramulla and Kupwara in North Kashmir are reeling under shock after witnessing two gruesome murders, including that of a minor girl within hours, sending shivers down the spine of the people.

The first murder was reported fromZab village in Kupwara, where the throat-slit body of a 9-year-old girl was found in a shed near her home on Wednesday evening.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday,the slaingirl's mother said that it was a usual Ramazan evening and she was busy preparing Iftar meals before the tragedy struck the family.

"Around 20 minutes before breaking the fast, my husband left home saying he had a flat tire to repair. My daughter followed him and asked her for Rs 5. He took out a Rs ...