Death of civilians: PDP claims Mehbooba put under house arrest ahead of scheduled visit to Poonch
The Hindu
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Chief, placed under house arrest before her visit to Surankote to assess situation & console victims' families.
The PDP on December 25 claimed that party president Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest ahead of her scheduled visit to Surankote in Pooch district where three civilians died allegedly in Army custody.
Four soldiers lost their lives when their vehicles were ambushed by terrorists at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch on Thursday.
In the aftermath of the attack, the three civilians, aged between 27 and 42, were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning. They were found dead on December 22.
"Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Chief, forcefully placed under house arrest before her scheduled visit to Surankote, where she aimed to assess the situation and console families of victims killed under army custody," the PDP posted on X.
The party condemned the alleged government move.
"PDP vehemently condemns the unjust house arrest of party chief @MehboobaMufti. The sealing of gates and restrictions obstructing her Surankote visit are unwarranted and demands strong opposition," the party said.
On Sunday, Ms. Mufti urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene as more youth were being held by security forces without informing their families in the wake of the ambush.
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