SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of two migrant workers in Kulgam, describing the incident as a serious security lapse and calling for a thorough investigation into the attack.
Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said she had “no words to condemn” the killings and expressed shock over the incident.
Questioning how militants were able to carry out the attack despite the heightened security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, she said the incident raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the security apparatus.
“There is so much security here. It is a security lapse and must be investigated. With such extensive deployment for the Yatra, why do such incidents continue to happen?” she said.
The former Chief Minister also referred to the security measures taken after the Anantnag terror attack, claiming that thousands of youths had been detained and that even elderly persons had been booked on suspicion of being overground workers (OGWs).
“After the Anantnag attack, thousands of youths were detained. Even an 80-year-old was detained in the name of being an OGW. Despite all these measures, how could militants carry out such an attack?” she said.
Mehbooba demanded a transparent investigation to identify those responsible for the attack and determine accountability for what she termed a major security failure.
The attack in Kulgam, in which two migrant workers were killed, has triggered widespread condemnation from political parties and civil society.
