Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
The recent incident of an overground worker jumping into a river in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, and drowning has sparked a heated debate, with former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti alleging foul play and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hitting back at her remarks.
According to reports, the overground worker, identified as a local resident, jumped into the river in Kulgam district on Tuesday afternoon. The body was recovered later, and an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mufti, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2015 to 2016, took to social media to express her concerns and allegations of foul play. She stated that locals had informed her that the worker was picked up by the Army two days ago, leading her to question the circumstances of his death.
“Mere words of condemnation are not enough. The truth must come out. Locals have told me that this OGW was picked up by Army 2 days ago. What happened to him? Is it a mere coincidence that he jumped into the river and drowned? We need answers,” Mufti tweeted.
Her remarks were met with swift criticism from the BJP, with Sanju Verma, a senior party leader, slamming her for allegedly trying to politicize the incident.
“Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s questioning the Army’s role in the death of an OGW. It’s clear that she’s trying to create a narrative to undermine the efforts of the security forces,” Verma said in a statement.
Verma’s remarks were in reference to Mufti’s earlier statement on the Pahalgam terror attack, in which she had questioned the need to blame Pakistan for the incident. The attack had resulted in the death of several civilians and security personnel.
Mufti’s allegations of foul play have sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the circumstances of the worker’s death. While the Army has not commented on the matter, the local administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
The incident has also raised questions about the treatment of overground workers in the Valley. Overground workers are individuals who work with militant groups but do not take up arms themselves. They often provide logistical support and intelligence to the militants.
In recent years, there have been several cases of overground workers being picked up by security forces and allegedly tortured or killed. Many have questioned the treatment of these workers, with some accusing the security forces of using them as a means to exert pressure on militant groups.
The incident has also highlighted the ongoing tensions in the Valley, where security forces have been engaged in a long-standing battle against militant groups. The situation has been further complicated by the ongoing political crisis, with the Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution leading to widespread protests and agitation.
In conclusion, the incident of the overground worker jumping into a river and drowning has raised several questions and concerns. While the investigation is ongoing, Mufti’s allegations of foul play have sparked a heated debate, with the BJP hitting back at her remarks. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions in the Valley and the need for a peaceful and political resolution to the crisis.
