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 by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The incident has left many questions unanswered, with Mufti’s party and the ruling BJP trading barbs over the matter.
According to reports, the OGW, who was identified as 25-year-old Muhammad Ayoub, was picked up by the Army two days ago. His body was recovered from the river yesterday, and locals claim that he was tortured and killed before being thrown into the water.
Mufti, who is the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to social media to express her concerns over the incident. “Foul play suspected in the death of an OGW in Kulgam. Locals claim he was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. The truth needs to come out,” she tweeted.
However, the BJP was quick to slam Mufti’s remarks, with party leader Sanju Verma saying that the former CM was trying to politicize the incident. “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?'” Verma tweeted. “Now, she’s alleging foul play in the death of an OGW. What’s her agenda?”
The incident has raised questions over the treatment of OGWs by the security forces in the valley. OGWs are individuals who have surrendered to the security forces and are often used as informants or agents. However, they are often targeted by terrorist groups and are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched an investigation into the incident, and an inquiry has been ordered to determine the circumstances surrounding Ayoub’s death. The Army has also promised to cooperate with the investigation.
The incident is a reminder of the fragile security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where terrorist groups continue to operate freely and target civilians and security forces. The region has seen a surge in violence in recent months, with several attacks on security personnel and civilians.
Mufti’s party has been vocal about the alleged human rights abuses committed by the security forces in the valley. However, her party’s stance has been criticized by the BJP, which has accused the PDP of being soft on terrorism.
The incident has also raised questions over the effectiveness of the security apparatus in the valley. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has been criticized for its handling of several high-profile cases, including the kidnapping and murder of a businessman in Srinagar last year.
As the investigation into Ayoub’s death continues, it remains to be seen what exactly happened to him. Was he indeed picked up by the Army, as locals claim? Did he die in an accident, or was he killed? The truth needs to come out, as Mufti has said.
In the meantime, the incident serves as a reminder of the complex and often deadly situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The region is trapped in a cycle of violence, with terrorist groups and security forces locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It is up to the authorities to ensure that justice is served and that the truth is revealed.
