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 from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has sparked a heated debate, with the ruling BJP party lashing out at Mufti’s comments.
According to reports, the OGW, who was involved in local militant activities, was picked up by the Army two days ago. The locals alleged that he was in the custody of the Army and was taken away from his home. On Wednesday, the man was found dead in the river, with the police claiming that he had jumped into the water and drowned.
Reacting to the incident, Mehbooba Mufti took to social media to express her concerns. “Foul play alleged,” she tweeted, “Locals claim he was picked up by Army 2 days ago. Whose hand is behind this? Who benefits from this? Let the truth come out.”
Mufti’s comments were met with swift condemnation from the BJP, with party leader Sanju Verma saying, “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ How can she claim foul play now? Did she ever condemn the Pahalgam terror attack?”
The BJP leader’s remarks were a clear reference to Mufti’s past comments on the Pahalgam terror attack, in which a group of tourists were killed in a militant attack. At the time, Mufti had sparked controversy by saying that the attack should not be blamed on Pakistan without evidence.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the treatment of OGWs by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Human rights groups have long been critical of the use of torture and other forms of mistreatment by security forces to extract information from OGWs.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched an investigation into the incident, but the circumstances surrounding the OGW’s death remain unclear. The police have said that they are looking into the allegations of foul play, but so far, no concrete evidence has been found to support Mufti’s claims.
The incident has also sparked concerns about the safety of OGWs in the region. Many OGWs have been killed or arrested by security forces in recent years, with some families alleging that they were tortured or mistreated while in custody.
The use of OGWs by militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir is a long-standing issue. These individuals are often coerced or bribed into working for the militants, and are used to carry out attacks and other acts of violence. While some OGWs may be willing participants, many others are forced into service against their will.
The Indian government has long maintained that OGWs are a key component of the militant infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, and that they play a crucial role in planning and carrying out attacks. However, critics argue that the government’s approach to dealing with OGWs is often heavy-handed and ineffective, leading to more harm than good.
In the wake of the incident, tensions have been running high in Kulgam district. Locals have taken to the streets to protest the OGW’s death, with many calling for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The incident has also sparked a heated debate on social media, with many taking to Twitter to express their views on the matter. Some have supported Mufti’s allegations of foul play, while others have dismissed her claims as baseless and politically motivated.
As the investigation into the incident continues, one thing is clear: the treatment of OGWs in Jammu and Kashmir remains a highly controversial and sensitive issue. Any allegations of foul play or mistreatment must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, in order to restore trust in the security forces and the government.
