A 25-year-old man, Makhan Din, died while in police custody in Kathua on Thursday. Din, who lived in Perody, Billawar, was arrested by local police. He was accused of being an Over Ground Worker (OGW). His death has caused concern about how people are treated when they are held by the police.
Mehbooba Mufti, a former Chief Minister and PDP leader, has spoken out against the incident. She is asking for a complete investigation into how Din died. Mufti believes it is important to look into whether Din was tortured while in custody and if the charges against him were made up. Mufti says Din was arrested by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Billawar based on what she thinks were untrue accusations.
Mufti said the incident is terrible and needs to be looked into quickly and openly. She also said those responsible must be held accountable so that similar events do not happen again. The death has angered the public, and many people are calling for justice. While the police haven’t released a full statement, they have said they are conducting an internal investigation.
This incident is happening at a time when there is already tension in the region. It also makes people more sensitive about how law enforcement operates. The call for an impartial investigation shows how important it is for the justice system to be transparent and accountable, especially when dealing with people in police custody. The results of the investigation will likely have a big impact on how much the community trusts law enforcement in the area.