A controversy erupted over the encounter following conflicting claims about the two deceased civilians Altaf Bhat and Mudassir Gul - as their family members contested the police's charge that they were "terror associates", prompting demands by parties like the PDP and the NC for an impartial probe. Leading the protest, Mehbooba Mufti demanded to hand over the bodies of the deceased to their families. The former chief minister said since the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been in force, there has been no accountability for the killings of innocents. #Jammu&Kashmir #MehboobaMufti #TerroristsKilled #IndiaToday Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: / indiatoday Facebook: / indiatoday Telegram: https://t.me/indiatodayofficial