Heads should have rolled by now: Mehbooba Mufti lashes out at J-K's DGP after Doda encounter

New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti has called for the dismissal of DGP RR Swain, accusing him of being a 'political fixer' rather than focusing on security. Her demand comes after a tragic encounter in Doda where an Army captain and three soldiers were killed.

Mehbooba Mufti stated that 50 soldiers have lost their lives in terror attacks over the past 32 months. She said, "Heads should have rolled by now... the DGP (RR Swain) should have been sacked by now."

Deadly Doda encounter

In an encounter in Doda, four security personnel, including an Army captain were killed by terrorists. This attack followed another incident in Kathua district where terrorists ambushed an Army convoy, which caused the death of five more soldiers. Mufti condemned the attacks and criticized the DGP for being more focused on political maneuvering than on ensuring security.

Accusations against DGP

Mufti accused DGP Swain of prioritizing political objectives over security concerns. She claimed that he was more interested in undermining her party, the PDP, and harassing local residents. According to Mufti, the DGP's actions have alienated the local population, treating them as if they were Pakistanis.

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#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "There is no accountability. By now the heads should have rolled. The DGP should have been sacked. Almost 50 soldiers have lost their lives in the last 32 months... The current DGP is busy fixing things politically. His job… pic.twitter.com/Y1HaywhJpL

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DGP's allegations against political parties

In contrast, DGP Swain accused mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir of facilitating Pakistan's infiltration into civil society. He said, "Pakistan successfully infiltrated all important aspects of civil society, thanks to so-called mainstream and regional politics in the Valley. There is ample evidence to show that many had owned the art of running with the hare and hunting with hounds, which left both the common person and the security bewildered, frightened, and confused."

Mufti's criticism of government actions

Mufti also criticized the government's use of stringent laws and tactics against the local population. "Passport and antecedents' verification has been weaponized, UAPA is being invoked against more and more people, the business community is being harassed, and our clerics are also not spared. They are being blackmailed. Bar Association people are being put behind bars," she said.