Shocking: Iltija Mufti on policeman kicking woman protester in J&K
The recent video of a policeman kicking a female protester in Jammu and Kashmir has sparked outrage and condemnation from all quarters. The incident occurred during a protest in Kulgam’s Devsar area against the mysterious deaths of several people in the region. The protester, who has been identified as a 25-year-old woman, was seen being kicked by the policeman, who was trying to disperse the crowd.
Reacting to the video, PDP’s Iltija Mufti said that the incident was “shocking and unbecoming” for a policeman to kick a woman, simply because she was peacefully protesting against the mysterious deaths in Devsar. “It’s this high-handed behaviour from those expected to uphold the law that creates a trust deficit and alienates people even further,” she added.
The incident has once again raised questions about the use of force by the police in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been witnessing a surge in protests and clashes between protesters and security forces in recent months, with many people demanding an end to the political uncertainty and economic woes plaguing the region.
The mysterious deaths in Devsar, which have been reported to be around 20, have sparked widespread anger and fear among the local population. The protesters, who were demanding justice for the victims, were met with brute force by the police, resulting in injuries to several people, including the woman who was kicked by the policeman.
The incident has also highlighted the lack of accountability and transparency in the functioning of the police in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the widespread use of force by the police, no one has been held accountable for the violence and human rights abuses committed by the security forces.
The police have been accused of using excessive force to quell protests and demonstrations, resulting in the deaths of several people and injuries to many others. The authorities have also been criticized for their failure to provide adequate compensation to the families of the victims and to ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
The incident has also sparked concerns about the safety and security of women in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has witnessed a surge in gender-based violence in recent years, with many women reporting cases of harassment and abuse at the hands of the security forces.
The government has been accused of failing to provide adequate protection to women and to ensure their safety and dignity. The authorities have also been criticized for their failure to provide justice to the victims of gender-based violence and to ensure that those responsible are brought to book.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater accountability and transparency in the functioning of the police and other security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The authorities have been accused of using the police and other security agencies to quell dissent and to silence opposition voices, rather than to protect the people and to uphold the law.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir have been demanding greater autonomy and self-rule for many years, but their demands have been met with resistance and repression by the government. The region has witnessed a surge in protests and clashes in recent years, with many people demanding an end to the political uncertainty and economic woes plaguing the region.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater international intervention and pressure on the government to address the political and economic crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been witnessing a surge in human rights abuses and violence in recent years, with many people reporting cases of torture, custodial deaths, and enforced disappearances.
The international community has been criticized for its silence and inaction on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, despite the widespread human rights abuses and violence committed by the security forces. The authorities have been accused of using the political and economic crisis in the region to silence opposition voices and to crush dissent.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater dialogue and negotiation between the government and the people of Jammu and Kashmir to address the political and economic crisis plaguing the region. The region has been witnessing a surge in protests and clashes in recent years, with many people demanding an end to the political uncertainty and economic woes plaguing the region.
In conclusion, the incident of a policeman kicking a woman protester in Jammu and Kashmir is a shocking and unacceptable act of violence. It highlights the need for greater accountability and transparency in the functioning of the police and other security agencies in the region. The authorities must take immediate action to address the political and economic crisis plaguing the region and to ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
