Title: Mufti alleges foul play after OGW jumps in J&K river, drowns; BJP slams her
The news of an overground worker (OGW) jumping into a river in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and drowning has sparked a controversy, with former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti alleging foul play. According to reports, the OGW, identified as 35-year-old Touseef Ahmad, was picked up by the Army two days ago and was being taken to a security camp. However, on the day he was supposed to be produced in court, he jumped into the Bhimga river and drowned.
Mehbooba Mufti, who is the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to social media to express her concern over the incident. She tweeted, “Sad to hear about the tragic death of Touseef Ahmad, an OGW who was picked up by the Army two days ago. Locals alleged he was picked up by the Army two days ago. This is a serious matter and needs to be investigated. Was he tortured to death?”
However, her statement did not go down well with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which slammed her for making such allegations. BJP leader Sanju Verma tweeted, “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s making baseless allegations against the Army. It’s clear that she’s trying to politicize every issue to further her own interests.”
The incident has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Touseef’s death. While the Army has not commented on the matter, local sources have alleged that Touseef was picked up by the Army two days ago and was being taken to a security camp when he jumped into the river. The exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of his death.
The controversy surrounding Touseef’s death has also raised questions about the role of the Army in the region. The Army has been accused of human rights abuses in the region, and there have been several cases of people being picked up by the Army and never being seen again. The incident has sparked concerns about the treatment of civilians in the region and the need for greater transparency and accountability.
Mehbooba Mufti’s allegations have also been criticized by some who have accused her of trying to politicize the issue to further her own interests. The PDP has been accused of being weak on national security and of being soft on terrorism, and Mehbooba’s statement has been seen as an attempt to deflect attention from her party’s perceived weaknesses.
However, others have come out in support of Mehbooba’s statement, calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Touseef’s death. They have accused the Army of being involved in human rights abuses and of using excessive force against civilians.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of the government in the region. The government has been accused of being slow to respond to the crisis and of not doing enough to protect civilians in the region. The incident has sparked concerns about the government’s ability to provide security and stability in the region.
In conclusion, the incident of Touseef Ahmad jumping into a river and drowning has sparked a controversy, with Mehbooba Mufti alleging foul play and the BJP slamming her for making baseless allegations. The incident has raised questions about the treatment of civilians in the region and the need for greater transparency and accountability. It remains to be seen how the government and the Army respond to the incident and whether there will be any consequences for those involved.
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