On Sunday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that terrorists might be involved in the killings of three local people in a small area of Billawar tehsil, Kathua district. This shocking news has led to protests and a shutdown in the area.
The bodies of 15-year-old Varun Singh and his two uncles, 32-year-old Yogesh Singh and 40-year-old Darshan Singh, were found in a stream called Ishu nullah on Saturday. Minister Singh described the killings as very troubling, stating, “This brutal act by terrorists is deeply sad, and there seems to be a plan to disturb the peaceful atmosphere here.”
To address the situation, the Union Home Secretary will visit Jammu to see what is happening firsthand, and officials are working hard to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
J-K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary expressed his sadness over the killings and mentioned that rising crime is worrying. He also talked about an attack on local MLA Rameshwar Singh, who was confronted by protesters while visiting the hospital where the victims’ families were. Singh indicated that his visit was misunderstood and warned against creating a tense environment.
He also stood up for those speaking out for Muslims and said, “Is speaking for a Muslim a sin? Anyone who speaks up for them is labeled a terrorist.” He confirmed his commitment to speak up for victims, regardless of their faith.
On Sunday, people in Billawar and nearby areas went on strike to protest the killings. Local BJP leader Gopal Krishan stated this is a clear case of targeted killings by terrorists and asked the government to step up efforts to find terrorists hiding in the forests.
Senior BJP leader and Billawar MLA Satish Sharma said it’s too early to blame anyone for the killings, as no one witnessed what happened, and police are investigating all angles, including terrorism.
Meanwhile, Congress leaders called for a thorough investigation to ease the fears of local residents and improve safety across the region.
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