Congress Questions Role Of Arrested Cop In Pulwama Attack, BJP Says Pakistan Link Already Proven

While Congress doubted a ‘bigger conspiracy’, government sources claim ‘success of security apparatus’ in the arrest of DSP. 

New Delhi| The arrest of decorated Deputy Superintendent of J&K Police, while he was trying to ferry two terrorists out of Kashmir, has now opened up a new political slugfest after Congress made new accusations.

“The chink in the armor is exposed in the Valley”, Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said while questioning the role of the arrested officer during the Pulwama attack. Davinder Singh, the arrested cop, was posted in Pulwama when the attack happened.

Chowdhury further added on Twitter, “Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion. (sic)”

Chowdhury also called for a ‘fresh look’ in Pulwama attack where 40 CRPF personnel were killed. Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed a vehicle carrying 100 kg of explosives into CRPF convoy.

In a sharp diplomatic attack after the incident, India had slammed Islamabad for using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

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Questions were raised back then about intel failure and swift movement of terrorists with explosives without getting caught.

“Now question will certainly be arisen as to who were the real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it,” he added.

The government sources clarified that the attack was carried out by JEM and Mufti Asgar accepted it in a speech.

“After Pulwama, India gave evidence to Pakistan and the international community. It was because of Indian evidence that Pakistan was forced to shut down some of its training centers and is struggling to come out of FATF.”, they said.