Two separate incidents of mysterious deaths involving a young woman in Rajouri and a man in Udhampur districts of Jammu region within a gap of hours, have raised serious concerns among locals, prompting demands for fair investigations into both cases. According to Kashmir Media Service, the body of a young woman, identified as Sonia Akhtar of Kewal Upper, was found near Haya bridge in Budhal under unexplained circumstances.

A passerby first noticed the body and alerted Budhal Police, who rushed to the scene and took the deceased into custody for medico-legal formalities. The sudden nature of Sonia’s death and the location of the body raised suspicions among locals, who gathered at the site and staged a protest demanding a thorough and impartial probe. The protest was led by senior PDP leader Mohammad Farooq Inqlabi.

Protesters alleged that Sonia may have been murdered and demanded swift justice, voicing fears of a possible cover-up if prompt action was not taken. In response to the public outcry, SP Operations Budhal, Wajahat Hussain, visited the protest site and held talks with the aggrieved family and community members. He assured them that a case had already been registered at Police Station Budhal and that the investigation would proceed transparently and comprehensively. 

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in neighbouring Udhampur district, a 40-year-old man reportedly died under mysterious circumstances. Police said Resham Singh was found hanging in in Shiv Nagar, Udhampur. Police were informed, and a team from Police Station Udhampur shifted the body to District Hospital Udhampur for post-mortem examination.

Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the cause behind the extreme step. As of now, no clear motive has been established. Both cases have unsettled residents in their respective areas and highlighted the need for deeper investigation and community support mechanisms. While the Budhal case is fueling fears of foul play, the Udhampur incident adds to the region’s growing concern over mental health and the need for timely intervention.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)