Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
In a shocking incident, an overground worker (OGW) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district jumped into a river and drowned, sparking allegations of foul play by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has sent shockwaves across the valley, with both the government and opposition trading barbs over the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death.
According to reports, the OGW, who was associated with a local militant outfit, was picked up by the Army two days ago from the same area where his body was later found. Locals claimed that the worker was tortured and killed, and then thrown into the river to make it look like an accident.
Reacting to the incident, Mehbooba Mufti took to social media to express her shock and outrage, alleging that the worker’s death was not a natural one. “Just heard about the tragic death of an OGW in Kulgam. Locals tell me that he was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. Is this how we treat people who are willing to lay down their lives for their ideology? The truth will come out,” she tweeted.
However, her remarks were quickly slammed by BJP leader Sanju Verma, who accused Mufti of having a history of making irresponsible statements. “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?'” Verma tweeted, referring to Mufti’s previous statement on the attack that killed 10 civilians, including 7 women, in June this year.
Verma’s tweet was in response to Mufti’s statement, which many saw as an attempt to deflect attention from the government’s handling of the situation. “The Army is investigating the matter, and we will wait for the report to come out before making any further comments,” said an official from the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The incident has once again highlighted the complexities of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where both the government and the opposition are engaged in a battle of narratives. The death of the OGW has sparked outrage among locals, who are demanding an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The incident also raises questions about the role of the Army in the valley, and whether their actions are contributing to the ongoing unrest. The Army has been accused of human rights abuses in the past, and many locals have expressed concerns about their presence in the area.
The PDP leader’s statement has also been seen as an attempt to capitalize on the situation and turn it into a political issue. The BJP, which has been critical of the PDP’s handling of the situation in the valley, has been quick to pounce on Mufti’s statement, accusing her of trying to deflect attention from the government’s efforts to maintain law and order in the region.
The incident is also a reminder of the high stakes involved in the ongoing political standoff in Jammu and Kashmir. The valley has been witnessing unrest for months, with both the government and the opposition engaged in a battle of wits. The situation is volatile, and any misstep could have serious consequences.
In conclusion, the death of the OGW in Kulgam district has sparked a heated debate about the role of the Army in the valley, and whether their actions are contributing to the ongoing unrest. While the government has promised to investigate the matter, the opposition has accused it of trying to cover up the truth. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the government and the opposition will respond to the allegations, and whether they will be able to find a way to bring peace back to the troubled region.
