JNUSU President demands transparency on casualties in Operation Sindoor
slams government’s war rhetoric
New Delhi: JNU Students' Union President Nitish Kumar has demanded that the government release official data on the number of personnel casualties suffered by the Indian armed forces during the recently launched Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. Expressing concern over the lack of transparency, he stated that while the country continues to witness the arrival of soldiers’ mortal remains from various regions, no clear figures have been made public.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Kumar criticised the government’s post-attack handling of the situation, questioning whether the response was more performative than strategic. “The people of India have a right to know the true cost of this conflict,” he said, calling for the release of verified data on martyred soldiers.
While strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kumar questioned the government's swift military retaliation against Pakistan, suggesting that it appeared “pre-planned” and lacked accountability, especially in light of what he termed "serious internal security failures."
Highlighting the risks of escalation between two nuclear-armed neighbours, Kumar urged the government to pursue diplomacy and international pressure rather than war rhetoric. He advocated for isolating Pakistan on the global stage for its alleged role in harbouring terrorists, stating that “full-scale military retaliation is not a sustainable solution.”
Kumar also raised concerns over rising communal tensions following the attack, particularly targeting Muslim communities. He accused the government of allowing hate to spread and failing to prevent polarisation. “These attacks are not just about external enemies but also raise the possibility of conspiracies aimed at disturbing India’s internal peace,” he said.
He challenged the government to answer whether the military objectives had been achieved—whether the Pahalgam attackers had been neutralised and whether the situation in Kashmir had improved, especially regarding safety and tourism.
Taking aim at some media outlets, Kumar criticised the propagation of unverified claims, including supposed attacks on Karachi and Islamabad, labelling such coverage as "jingoistic theatrics" by sections of the “Godi Media.” He emphasised that “the nation needs truth, not theatrics.”
Kumar concluded by reiterating his demand for official confirmation of the number of casualties among Indian forces. “We are seeing bodies return home, but we are yet to receive a clear statement from the Army. The people deserve transparency,” he said.
Calling for a strategic, non-militaristic approach to national security, Kumar warned that misinformation and communal violence only serve to divide the country and undermine its long-term safety.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
