Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
In a shocking incident, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district allegedly jumped into a river and drowned, triggering a political storm in the region. The incident has sparked controversy, with the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, alleging foul play and accusing the security forces of being involved in the worker’s death.
According to reports, the OGW, identified as Tanveer Ahmed, was picked up by the Army two days ago from his home in Kulgam district. Ahmed was allegedly taken away by the Army personnel, sparking concerns among his family and friends. On Tuesday, Ahmed’s body was recovered from the river in Kulgam, leading to widespread shock and outrage in the region.
Reacting to the incident, Mehbooba Mufti, a senior leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the security forces were involved in Ahmed’s death. “The way the Army picked him up two days ago and now his body has been recovered from the river, it raises serious questions,” Mufti said. “We demand an inquiry into the matter.”
The PDP leader’s allegations have been strongly rejected by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused her of politicizing the incident. “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?'” said Sanju Verma, a BJP leader. “Now, she is trying to create a controversy around the death of an OGW.”
Verma further accused Mufti of using the incident to score political points and divert attention from the PDP’s own failures. “Mehbooba Mufti is trying to create a controversy around the death of an OGW, but the fact remains that her government failed to provide security to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Verma said.
The death of the OGW has also sparked widespread outrage in the region, with many people demanding justice and an inquiry into the incident. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken cognizance of the incident and have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ahmed’s death.
The incident has once again highlighted the complex situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces are engaged in a long-standing counter-insurgency operation against militant groups. The region has seen a surge in militancy-related incidents in recent years, with many civilians caught in the crossfire.
The death of the OGW has also raised questions about the treatment of civilians by the security forces in the region. While the security forces claim to be fighting against terrorism, many civilians have accused them of human rights abuses and targeting innocent people.
In the wake of the incident, there are growing concerns about the safety and security of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has seen a surge in militancy-related incidents in recent years, with many civilians caught in the crossfire.
The PDP has demanded a high-level inquiry into the incident and has called for the security forces to be held accountable for Ahmed’s death. The party has also demanded compensation for Ahmed’s family and has vowed to fight for justice for the victim.
The BJP, on the other hand, has accused the PDP of politicizing the incident and has demanded that the party focus on providing security to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The party has also accused Mufti of being responsible for the decline of the economy and the deteriorating law and order situation in the region.
As the investigation into Ahmed’s death continues, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are left to wonder about the truth behind the incident. Will the security forces be held accountable for their actions, or will the incident be brushed under the carpet?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve justice and accountability, and they will not rest until they get it.
News Source: https://x.com/TimesNow/status/1919063350463332380
