Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has sharply criticized the central government for the continuing casualties among soldiers in the region. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, Mufti highlighted the high number of military fatalities over the past 32 months, questioning the effectiveness of the government’s counter-terrorism strategies and the accountability of the current administration. Her remarks come in the wake of a deadly encounter in Doda that resulted in the loss of four Army personnel, including an officer.
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- Mehbooba Mufti criticized the central government for the deaths of soldiers in Kashmir.
- Mufti questioned the government’s claims of reduced militancy in the region.
- She pointed out that nearly 50 soldiers have died in the past 32 months.
- Mufti criticized the current Director General of Police (DGP) for political agendas.
- She claimed the DGP focuses on breaking the PDP and harassing civilians and journalists.
- The recent encounter in Doda led to the deaths of Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay.
- The Indian Army expressed condolences and support to the families of the fallen soldiers.
- The operation in Doda began with specific intelligence inputs and resulted in a heavy firefight.
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the encounter.
- Mufti called for accountability and the dismissal of the current DGP, criticizing the lack of effective leadership.
