Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
In a shocking incident, an overground worker (OGW) of a militant outfit allegedly jumped into a river in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and drowned. The incident has sparked a controversy with former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti alleging foul play and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slamming her remarks.
According to reports, the OGW, identified as Altaf Ahmed, was seen jumping into the river in Kulgam’s Yaripora area on Tuesday afternoon. Local residents claimed that Ahmed was picked up by the Army two days ago, sparking allegations of torture and custodial killing.
Mehbooba Mufti, who is the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to Twitter to express her concerns over the incident. “Shocking & disturbing! Locals in Yaripora, Kulgam claim that Altaf Ahmed, an OGW, was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. He was found dead in the river today. What kind of ‘operation’ is this? Foul play is suspected. Demand a thorough inquiry,” she tweeted.
However, the BJP was quick to respond to Mufti’s allegations, with leader Sanju Verma saying that the former CM was trying to deflect attention from the Pahalgam terror attack. “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s trying to create a controversy over the death of an OGW. The people of Jammu and Kashmir know her tactics,” Verma said.
The incident has raised questions over the treatment of OGWs by the security forces in the region. While the Army has not made any official statement on the incident, human rights activists have expressed concerns over the alleged torture and custodial killing of OGWs.
The Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on October 8, claimed the lives of three civilians and injured several others. The attack was carried out by militants who targeted a migrant labourer’s camp in the area.
Mufti’s remarks have been seen as a attempt to deflect attention from the Pahalgam terror attack, which has sparked widespread outrage in the region. The BJP has been quick to pounce on the opportunity, accusing Mufti of trying to create a controversy to undermine the government’s efforts to tackle militancy in the region.
The incident has also sparked a debate over the treatment of OGWs by the security forces. While some argue that OGWs are legitimate targets in the fight against militancy, others argue that they are often innocent civilians who are caught in the crossfire.
The death of Altaf Ahmed has highlighted the need for a thorough investigation into the incident. The Army has a reputation for carrying out extrajudicial killings and other human rights abuses in the region, and the incident has sparked concerns over the lack of accountability among security forces.
As the controversy surrounding the incident continues to unfold, it is clear that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is far from normal. The region remains gripped by militancy, with both the government and militants engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
In the meantime, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are left to wonder what really happened to Altaf Ahmed. Was he indeed picked up by the Army, or did he take his own life? The truth remains shrouded in mystery, and it is up to the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
