Mufti Alleges Foul Play After OGW Jumps in J&K River, Drowns; BJP Slams Her
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, has sparked a controversy by alleging foul play after an overground worker (OGW) jumped into a river in Kulgam district and drowned. The incident has left many questions unanswered, and Mufti’s comments have drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to reports, the OGW, who was working for a local militant outfit, jumped into the river in Kulgam district on Sunday evening. Despite efforts by locals and rescue teams, the worker was unable to be saved and drowned in the river.
Mehbooba Mufti, who is also the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to Twitter to express her concerns over the incident. “Disturbing news from Kulgam, J&K! An OGW who was picked up by the Army 2 days ago has been found dead in a river. Locals are alleging foul play. Why is the Army taking away our youth and then ‘disappearing’ them?” she tweeted.
Her comments have been met with strong criticism from the BJP, with party leader Sanju Verma calling out Mufti’s double standards. “Mehbooba, after the Pahalgam terror attack, you said, ‘Why blame Pakistan?’ Now, you’re blaming the Army for the death of an OGW. Which side are you on?” Verma said in a tweet.
The BJP’s response is a clear indication that Mufti’s comments have been seen as an attempt to politicize a tragic incident. The party has been quick to point out that Mufti has a history of making controversial statements, and her latest remarks are no exception.
The incident itself is still shrouded in mystery, with the exact circumstances surrounding the OGW’s death unclear. The Army has not issued any official statement on the matter, and the local police are investigating the incident.
However, Mufti’s allegations of foul play have raised questions about the treatment of OGWs by the security forces in Kashmir. There have been numerous reports of OGWs being arrested, tortured, and even killed by security forces in the region.
The PDP, which has a history of close ties with separatist groups in Kashmir, has been vocal in its criticism of the security forces’ treatment of OGWs. The party has accused the Army and other security forces of using excessive force and violating human rights in the region.
However, the BJP has been quick to point out that Mufti’s party has been criticized for its soft stance on terrorism and its alleged links to separatist groups. The party has accused the PDP of being complicit in the violence and terrorism in Kashmir, and has called for a strong response to the situation.
The latest incident has once again highlighted the deep divisions between the BJP and the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir. The two parties have been at loggerheads over a range of issues, including the handling of terrorism in the region and the treatment of OGWs.
As the investigation into the incident continues, it remains to be seen whether Mufti’s allegations of foul play will be substantiated. However, one thing is clear: the incident has once again highlighted the complex and sensitive nature of the situation in Kashmir, and the need for a nuanced and effective response to the challenges facing the region.
