Shocking: Iltija Mufti on policeman kicking woman protester in J&K
The recent video showing a policeman kicking a female protester in Jammu and Kashmir has sent shockwaves across the region. The incident has raised questions about the behavior of law enforcement agencies in the state, particularly towards women. In response to the video, PDP’s Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, expressed her outrage and disappointment at the high-handed behavior of the policeman.
The incident occurred during a protest in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, where locals were demanding answers about the mysterious deaths in the area. The protest was peaceful, with no signs of violence or aggression from the protesters. However, the policeman, who was apparently tasked with maintaining law and order, saw fit to kick a female protester, sending her crashing to the ground.
Iltija Mufti, who is a vocal critic of the government’s handling of the Kashmir issue, took to social media to express her shock and dismay at the incident. “Shocking and unbecoming for a policeman to kick a woman only because she was peacefully protesting against the mysterious deaths in Devsar,” she tweeted. “It’s this high-handed behaviour from those expected to uphold the law that creates a trust deficit…alienating people even further.”
Mufti’s comments are a testament to the widespread frustration and anger that has been building in Jammu and Kashmir over the government’s handling of the region. The recent protests in Kulgam and elsewhere in the state are just the latest manifestation of this discontent.
The incidents in Kulgam are particularly troubling, as they come against the backdrop of a growing sense of unease and fear among the local population. The mysterious deaths in the area have sparked widespread anxiety, with many people demanding answers from the government about what is happening.
It is against this backdrop that the behavior of the policeman in the video is all the more shocking. The fact that he saw fit to kick a female protester, who was peacefully exercising her right to protest, is a stark reminder of the disdain and disregard with which some officials in the state treat the people they are supposed to serve.
The incident has also raised questions about the training and accountability of law enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir. If a policeman can kick a woman protester with impunity, what does it say about the state of policing in the region?
It is imperative that the government takes immediate action to address this incident and restore confidence in the law enforcement agencies. The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve better than to be treated with such disdain and disrespect.
In the meantime, the people of Kulgam and elsewhere in the state are left to wonder what is happening in their region. The mysterious deaths, the high-handed behavior of officials, and the growing sense of unease and fear are all symptoms of a deeper problem.
As Iltija Mufti so eloquently put it, “It’s this high-handed behaviour from those expected to uphold the law that creates a trust deficit…alienating people even further.” The government would do well to take heed of her words and work towards restoring trust and confidence in the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
