Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
In a shocking turn of events, an overground worker (OGW) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district jumped into a river and drowned, sparking controversy and allegations of foul play. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, with former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti accusing the authorities of being involved in the tragic event. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed her remarks, citing her previous statements on terrorist attacks in the state.
According to reports, the OGW, identified as Muhammad Iqbal, jumped into the river in Kulgam’s Devsar area on Monday evening. Locals claimed that Iqbal was picked up by the Army two days ago, which has led to suspicions of foul play. Mehbooba Mufti, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2015 to 2018, took to social media to express her concerns and allegations.
“Shocked to hear about the tragic death of an OGW in Kulgam. Locals have told me that he was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. What happened to him in those 2 days? The truth must come out. Foul play is suspected and we will not rest till we get answers,” Mufti tweeted.
However, the BJP has come out strongly against Mufti’s remarks, accusing her of making baseless allegations. Sanju Verma, a senior BJP leader, took to Twitter to respond to Mufti’s tweet, citing her previous comments on terrorist attacks in the state.
“Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s crying foul play every time something happens. The truth is that Pakistan-backed terrorists are responsible for the bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir. Stop playing politics with people’s lives,” Verma tweeted.
Mufti’s allegations have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for an investigation into the incident. The OGW’s family has also demanded a probe into the circumstances surrounding his death. The local police have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing the circumstances surrounding Iqbal’s death.
The incident has once again highlighted the sensitive nature of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where tensions between the government and separatist groups remain high. The region has been grappling with a separatist insurgency for decades, and the authorities have been accused of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings.
Mehbooba Mufti’s remarks have also been seen as an attempt to deflect attention from the government’s handling of the situation in the region. The BJP has been accused of using draconian laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to suppress dissent and silence critics.
The Pahalgam terror attack, which Mufti referred to in her tweet, was a devastating incident that left several people dead and injured. The attack was carried out by terrorist groups backed by Pakistan, and it sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
In conclusion, the incident of the OGW jumping into a river in Kulgam district and drowning has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Mehbooba Mufti’s allegations of foul play have been slammed by the BJP, which has accused her of making baseless claims. The incident highlights the sensitive nature of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where tensions between the government and separatist groups remain high.
