Drowning Of Youth In Kulgam Sparks Controversy; Police Name Him OGW, Mufti Demand Probe
The drowning of a 23-year-old youth, Imtiaz Ahmad Magray, from Tangmarg in Kulgam district, has sparked controversy between political events and safety forces. His physique was recovered from the Vaishav Nallah in South Kashmir on Sunday morning.
Native residents mentioned that Imtiaz was a labourer who had returned house only some days in the past. Because the information of his demise unfold, a wave of shock gripped the realm, with folks gathering at his house to supply condolences.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Schooling Minister and native MLA, Sakina Itoo, visited the bereaved household. Chatting with reporters, she urged the Lieutenant Governor to look into the matter and known as for a judicial probe, stating that the elected authorities stands with the grieving household.
Later, the police launched a video, claiming that Imtiaz was an Over Floor Employee (OGW) related to terrorist teams. In accordance with officers, Imtiaz drowned whereas making an attempt to flee safety forces throughout an operation. He allegedly jumped into the fast-flowing river throughout a police motion.
Officers additional said that Magray had been beneath surveillance after confessing his involvement with two Pakistani terrorist hideouts. On Might 3, he was detained and admitted to offering meals and logistics assist to terrorists working within the Tangmarg forest space. He reportedly agreed to cooperate and help safety forces in finding a hideout.
On Might 4, throughout a joint operation by the police and armed forces, Magray allegedly made a determined try to flee by leaping into the river. Drone footage reportedly captured the second he jumped into the water, after which he was swept away by the sturdy present.
In the meantime, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has additionally raised severe questions in regards to the incident, calling for an neutral investigation. In a submit on X, she mentioned, “One more physique has been recovered from a river in Kulgam, elevating severe allegations of foul play. Native residents allege that Imtiyaz Magray was picked up by the military two days in the past, and now his physique has mysteriously surfaced within the river.”
She additional mentioned that the current terrorist assault in Pahalgam seems to be a calculated try to derail fragile peace, disrupt tourism in Kashmir, and undermine communal concord throughout the nation.
“If a single act of violence can shake your entire system—triggering arbitrary arrests, house demolitions, and the focusing on of harmless civilians—then the perpetrators have already achieved their goal,” she added.
Calling for an neutral investigation, Mehbooba mentioned: “Allegations of misconduct, whether or not within the Bandipora encounter or this newest incident in Kulgam, are deeply troubling and warrant a radical and neutral probe.”
In the meantime, police have taken cognisance of the incident, registered a case, and began an investigation to establish the precise explanation for demise.
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