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 a river and drowned, sparking allegations of foul play from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has led to a heated debate, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slamming Mufti’s statement and questioning her credibility.
According to reports, the OGW, who was involved in anti-national activities, was picked up by the Army two days ago from the same area. However, he managed to escape and jumped into the river, where he drowned. The incident has been reported in various media outlets, including local newspapers and news channels.
Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, took to social media to condemn the incident and alleged foul play. She stated that locals had informed her that the OGW was picked up by the Army two days ago, which raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
“Deeply disturbed to hear about the tragic death of an overground worker in Kulgam. The locals have told me that he was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. What happened in those 2 days? Was he tortured? Was he killed? The truth must come out,” Mufti tweeted.
However, the BJP has strongly refuted Mufti’s allegations and questioned her credibility. Sanju Verma, a BJP leader, took to social media to respond to Mufti’s statement and reminded her of her previous remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack.
“Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s questioning the Army’s involvement in the OGW’s death. It’s clear that she has lost credibility and is trying to deflect attention from her own failures,” Verma tweeted.
Verma’s statement was in reference to Mufti’s previous comments on the Pahalgam terror attack, in which she had suggested that the attack may not have been carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists. Her remarks had sparked widespread outrage and criticism from various quarters.
The BJP’s reaction to Mufti’s statement has reignited the debate on the role of the Army in Jammu and Kashmir. While the Army has been involved in counter-insurgency operations in the region, there have been allegations of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings by the security forces.
The incident has also highlighted the complexity of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the conflict between the Indian government and the separatist movement has led to widespread violence and human rights abuses.
In recent years, there have been reports of OGWs being arrested and tortured by the security forces, leading to allegations of extrajudicial killings. The Indian government has denied these allegations, but human rights organizations have raised concerns about the situation in the region.
The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. While the Army has been involved in counter-insurgency operations, there have been reports of OGWs continuing to operate in the region.
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is complex and sensitive, and any allegations of foul play or human rights abuses must be thoroughly investigated. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for the Indian government to address the root causes of the conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution.
In conclusion, the incident of the OGW jumping into a river and drowning is a tragic and disturbing event. While Mehbooba Mufti’s allegations of foul play are unconfirmed, they highlight the concerns about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP’s reaction to Mufti’s statement has added to the controversy, and the incident serves as a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in the region.
