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 jumped into a river in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and drowned, sparking allegations of foul play from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has sent shockwaves in the region, with Mufti accusing the security forces of being involved in the worker’s death.
According to reports, the OGW, identified as Fayaz Ahmad, was picked up by the Army two days ago from his home in Kulgam. However, his family alleged that he was still being held in custody when he jumped into the river and drowned.
Mufti, who is currently the President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to social media to express her outrage over the incident. She tweeted, “Just heard the disturbing news of an overground worker being picked up by Army 2 days ago and his body being found in the river today. Locals are alleging that he was still in Army custody when he was killed. What is the truth? Who is responsible for this cold-blooded murder?”
Her tweet sparked a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with its leader Sanju Verma hitting back at Mufti. Verma tweeted, “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, when an OGW drowns, she is crying foul play. It seems like she is selective in her outrage. Instead of blaming the Army, she should focus on ending militancy in the state.”
The BJP leader’s response was swift and harsh, with many interpreting it as an attempt to deflect attention from the alleged foul play. The incident has raised serious questions about the treatment of OGWs in Jammu and Kashmir, with many activists and human rights organizations demanding an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Ahmad’s death.
The incident has also highlighted the delicate political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the PDP and the BJP were in a coalition government until the state was reorganized in 2019. The PDP has been critical of the BJP’s policies in the state, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent delimitation of electoral constituencies.
The OGW’s death has sent shockwaves in the region, with many expressing outrage over the alleged treatment of Ahmad. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and security of civilians in the state, where militancy and security forces’ actions have led to numerous human rights violations.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident, with an official statement promising to “leave no stone unturned” in investigating the circumstances surrounding Ahmad’s death. The statement added that the state government was committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, including OGWs.
The incident has also sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Ahmad’s death. The hashtag #JusticeForFayazAhmad has been trending on Twitter, with many expressing outrage over the alleged foul play.
In conclusion, the incident highlights the complex political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where allegations of human rights violations and foul play are common. While the Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident, many are demanding an independent investigation to bring those responsible to justice.
