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 the river and drowned, sparking allegations of foul play from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, with the BJP reacting sharply to Mufti’s remarks.
According to reports, the OGW, who was identified as a local resident, was picked up by the Army two days ago. However, he managed to escape and jumped into the river, where he drowned.
Reacting to the incident, Mehbooba Mufti, who is the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the OGW’s death was a result of foul play. She stated that locals alleged that the worker was picked up by the Army two days ago and was subjected to torture, leading him to take the drastic step.
“Locals are saying that the OGW was picked up by the Army two days ago. They are saying that he was subjected to torture and that’s why he took this step. I think it’s very unfortunate and it’s a very serious issue,” Mufti said in a statement.
However, the BJP has slammed Mufti’s remarks, saying that she is trying to politicize a tragic incident. BJP leader Sanju Verma said that Mufti’s allegations were baseless and that she had a history of making controversial statements.
“Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?'” Verma said, pointing out Mufti’s past statements. “Now, she is trying to politicize an unfortunate incident. We condemn her statement and demand that she should apologize to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The BJP leader also questioned Mufti’s motives, saying that she was trying to divert attention from her own party’s failures. “Mufti’s party has been unable to deliver governance in Jammu and Kashmir, and now she is trying to create a controversy to hide her party’s failures,” Verma said.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who are worried about the rise in incidents of violence and human rights abuses in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched an investigation into the incident, but so far, no charges have been filed.
The incident has also raised questions about the treatment of OGWs by the security forces in the region. OGWs are local residents who work with militant groups, providing them with logistical support and intelligence. While many OGWs are arrested and detained by the security forces, some are also killed in encounters or custodial deaths.
The treatment of OGWs has been a contentious issue in Jammu and Kashmir, with many accusing the security forces of torturing and killing them in fake encounters. The incident has sparked demands for an investigation into the treatment of OGWs and for the security forces to adhere to human rights norms.
In conclusion, the incident of the OGW jumping into the river and drowning has raised serious concerns about the treatment of OGWs by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. While the investigation is ongoing, the allegations of foul play by Mehbooba Mufti have sparked a political controversy, with the BJP slamming her remarks as baseless and an attempt to politicize a tragic incident.
