Political Tensions Rise Amid Kathua Civilian Deaths

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concerns over attempts to politicize the mysterious deaths of five civilians in Kathua. He questioned why the police allowed the opposition leader to visit the bereaved families but stopped the deputy chief minister from doing the same, prompting heated discussions in the state Assembly.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, the recent deaths of five civilians have sparked political tensions and debate in the state Assembly. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized moves to politicize the incident and challenged the police on their actions regarding visits to grieving families.

Abdullah raised questions about the police's different treatment of political figures, allowing Opposition Leader Sunil Sharma to visit the bereaved families while barring Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, causing an uproar in the Assembly.

The chief minister also called for action against those who attacked Independent MLA Rameshwar Singh, who was visiting the victims' families. As investigations continue, the Assembly remains divided over the politicization of these tragic incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)