Kulgam, Mar 25 : Police in Kulgam have arrested former BJP General Secretary Mukhtar Ahmad Mir on charges of theft and forgery. Mir is accused of stealing multiple laptops from a Polytechnic College, with the stolen items reportedly valued at approximately ₹30 lakh. Additionally, he is alleged to have created a counterfeit stamp falsely attributed to officials, including the Commissioner of Rural Development, the Tehsildar of Kulgam, and the Lead Bank Manager.
Following these serious allegations, authorities have registered an FIR (23/2025) and launched an investigation to determine the full extent of Mir’s involvement. BJP sources have confirmed that he was removed from his position within the party in December 2024.
Reacting to the arrest, senior BJP leader and Waqf Board executive member Abid Hussain Khan, along with BJP Kulgam president Farooq Ahmad, stated that the party does not endorse any illegal or anti-social activities. They reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to justice and assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway. The party maintains its stance against corruption and unlawful conduct. [KNT]
