Synopsis
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly experienced significant disruption as NC and Congress MLAs demanded a discussion on the recent killings of three civilians in Kathua. The BJP countered these claims, pointing to terrorist involvement and the need for an investigation.Key Takeaways
- NC and Congress MLAs called for an urgent debate.
- Accusations regarding the law and order situation were raised.
- BJP MLAs attributed the killings to Pakistani terrorists.
- Investigation ordered by the Lt. Governor.
- Independent MLA reported being attacked by BJP workers.
Jammu, March 10 (NationPress) The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly faced chaos on Monday as members from the ruling National Conference (NC) along with Congress MLAs called for a debate regarding the tragic deaths of three civilians in the Kathua district.
Both NC and Congress members rose from their seats, urging the suspension of the question hour to facilitate a discussion about these killings that occurred in Kathua.
They criticized the Central government for the deteriorating law and order situation in the union territory over the past few years.
In response, BJP MLAs refuted the accusations made by NC and Congress, asserting that the civilians were murdered by terrorists backed by Pakistan. They also mentioned that the Lt. Governor had ordered a thorough investigation into the incidents, recommending that the assembly await the findings of this inquiry.
Congress members introduced an adjournment motion, requesting that the Speaker suspend the question hour to enable discussion on these tragic events.
Independent MLA Rajeshwar Singh alleged that he was assaulted by BJP workers while trying to visit the families of the victims.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed in a post on X that the three victims from Kathua were indeed killed by terrorists.
The deceased, including a teenager, were reported missing while heading to a wedding last Thursday, and their bodies were discovered in Kathua on Saturday.
The victims were identified as Varun Singh (15) from Dehota, his uncle Yogesh Singh (32), and maternal uncle Darshan Singh (40).
The bodies were located in Ishu Nallah in the Malhar area of Kathua, found by drones during a joint operation by the J&K Police and the Indian Army on Saturday afternoon.
The victims had disappeared while on their way to a wedding in Lohai Malhar village, Billawar Tehsil, on Thursday.
They were part of a wedding group from Dehuta village, and locals had reported seeing some unknown suspects in the vicinity earlier that week.
