Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met family of Makhan Din from Bilawar, Kathua who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by police for being referred to as an Overground worker.
In a post on social media, CM Omar Abdullah wrote, “Today, I met the grieving family of Makhan Din from Billawar, Kathua. His tragic suicide, reportedly due to police excesses, is a heartbreaking loss. No family should have to endure such pain. I assured them of full government support and our unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for him.
Earlier , In February Makhan Din, a resident of Billawar, allegedly died by suicide inside a mosque in his area. He also recorded a video message before taking the extreme step and claiming his innocence of being an Overground worker (OGW).
Meanwhile, A Court in Kathua had ordered the Station House Officer (SHO) of Billawar Police Station to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) by March 4, 2025, regarding two complaints alleging custodial torture leading to the death of 26-year-old Makhan Din. The directives follow intense legal proceedings where advocates representing the victim’s family accused the Billawar Police of failing to register an FIR despite prima facie evidence of cognizable offenses.
