The recovery of 23-year-old Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray's body from the Adbal stream in Kulgam has ignited controversy and grief in Jammu and Kashmir. Local residents allege that Magray was picked up by security forces two days prior, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

His sudden death has raised serious questions, prompting political leaders to demand an impartial investigation. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti expressed concern over possible foul play, warning that arbitrary arrests and civilian targeting undermine fragile peace in the region. J&K social welfare minister and NC leader Sakina Itoo, along with CPI(M) MLA MY Tarigami, have called for a judicial probe.

Police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the cause of death. As tensions simmer, the incident risks further polarizing an already sensitive landscape. The case underscores growing anxieties over civil liberties amid heightened security crackdowns following recent terror incidents in Kashmir.