Onlykashmir.in News Desk
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has raised pointed questions over the timing of the killing of two non-local workers in Kulgam, suggesting that such attacks tend to surface whenever the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood gains renewed momentum. He called for an honest and impartial investigation to establish the facts behind the killings before any conclusions are drawn.
Speaking to reporters, the veteran leader said the circumstances surrounding the attack remained unclear, cautioning against premature judgement while the probe is still in its early stages. He stressed that neither the identity of the perpetrators nor their motive had been established, making a thorough and transparent investigation essential to uncovering the truth.
Abdullah went further, directly linking the pattern of such incidents to the broader political push for statehood restoration in the region. He noted that similar attacks have repeatedly coincided with periods when the statehood demand has gathered public and political attention, a pattern he said naturally invites scrutiny even as he stopped short of assigning blame without evidence.
The National Conference chief reiterated his call for those responsible to be identified and brought to justice, urging the administration to conduct the investigation in a manner that restores public confidence. He emphasised that only a credible and impartial probe, free from political interference, could address the growing unease among residents and non-local workers alike.
The killing of the two brick kiln workers in Kulgam has triggered widespread condemnation across the political spectrum in Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders from multiple parties demanding accountability and stronger protective measures for migrant labourers working across the Valley. The incident has reignited a familiar debate about the safety of non-local workers, who form a significant part of the region’s construction and manual labour force, particularly during the summer months.
Abdullah’s remarks add a sharper political dimension to the unfolding controversy, framing the attack not merely as a law and order failure but as part of a recurring pattern tied to the region’s unresolved statehood question. As investigators continue to piece together the sequence of events in Kulgam, his comments are likely to keep the political spotlight firmly on both the security establishment and the Centre’s handling of Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional status.
