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Deputy CM Questions Centre’s Security Claims After Kulgam Killings
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 05:43 AM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir has publicly challenged the central government’s assertion of effective security following a series of killings in the Kulgam district.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir has issued a statement questioning the central government’s claim of maintaining adequate security in the region after a series of killings in the Kulgam district.
The Deputy CM cited the recent incidents as evidence that security measures have fallen short, urging the central authorities to reassess their strategies and provide stronger support to local law‑enforcement agencies.
The killings, which took place over the past few weeks, have heightened concerns among residents and prompted calls for a more robust presence of security forces in the area.
In a press briefing, the Deputy CM highlighted the need for transparent investigations and accountability, emphasizing that the government’s response must be swift and decisive to restore public confidence.
The central government has yet to respond formally to the Deputy CM’s remarks, but the incident has sparked renewed debate over security coordination between state and central agencies.
The Deputy CM cited the recent incidents as evidence that security measures have fallen short, urging the central authorities to reassess their strategies and provide stronger support to local law‑enforcement agencies.
The killings, which took place over the past few weeks, have heightened concerns among residents and prompted calls for a more robust presence of security forces in the area.
In a press briefing, the Deputy CM highlighted the need for transparent investigations and accountability, emphasizing that the government’s response must be swift and decisive to restore public confidence.
The central government has yet to respond formally to the Deputy CM’s remarks, but the incident has sparked renewed debate over security coordination between state and central agencies.