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 sent shockwaves across the region, with political parties trading barbs over the incident.
According to reports, the OGW, whose identity has not been released, was picked up by the Army two days ago. Locals alleged that he was taken away by the security forces, and his body was found floating in the river on Wednesday. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are unclear, but Mufti’s allegation of foul play has raised serious concerns about human rights abuses in the region.
Reacting to the incident, Mufti tweeted, “Shocking! Locals in Kulgam tell me that an OGW was picked up by the Army 2 days ago. His body was found floating in the river today. This is not an isolated incident. The people of Kashmir are living in fear. The Centre must take concrete steps to address their concerns.”
However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come out strongly against Mufti’s allegations, accusing her of making baseless claims. BJP leader Sanju Verma tweeted in response, “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, she’s accusing the Army of foul play. This is a classic case of double standards. The people of Jammu and Kashmir want peace and stability, not politics.”
The incident has highlighted the sensitive political atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir, where tensions have been running high since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The move, which stripped the region of its special status, was widely criticized by opposition parties and sparked widespread protests and violence.
The OGW’s death has sparked outrage among locals, who have accused the security forces of human rights abuses. The Indian Army has denied any involvement in the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the OGW’s death.
The incident has also sparked a heated debate about the role of Overground Workers in Jammu and Kashmir. OGWs are individuals who have ties to militant groups but do not actively participate in violence. However, they often provide logistical support and intelligence to militant groups, making them a key target for security forces.
Critics of the BJP government have accused the party of using the OGWs as a means to demonize the Muslim population of Jammu and Kashmir. They argue that the government’s policies are designed to create a sense of fear and mistrust between Hindus and Muslims, rather than addressing the root causes of the conflict.
In response to Mufti’s allegations, the BJP has accused her of trying to politicize a tragic incident. “Mehbooba Mufti’s politics of conspiracy and allegations is a distraction from the real issues facing the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” said a BJP spokesperson. “We urge her to focus on finding solutions rather than making baseless claims.”
The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Critics have accused the Army of using excessive force and violating human rights, while supporters of the government have argued that the security forces are doing their best to maintain law and order in a difficult situation.
As the investigation into the OGW’s death continues, it remains to be seen whether Mufti’s allegations of foul play will be proven or whether the incident was a tragic accident. One thing is clear, however: the incident has highlighted the deep political divisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the need for a political solution to the region’s ongoing conflict.
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