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J&K Police file FIR against Iltija Mufti following PDP protest in Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, following a PDP protest in Srinagar. Authorities allege that Iltija Mufti assaulted a police officer and obstructed public servants during a demonstration near Lal Chowk. The PDP has denied these allegations, claiming that Iltija Mufti was subjected to police brutality during the event, which took place on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.

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Mahesh Sharma, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti and other dignitaries at the inauguration of the BITB (Bharat International Tourism Bazaar), in New Delhi
File photo: Ministry of Tourism / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The Jammu and Kashmir Police filed an FIR against Iltija Mufti following a protest organized by the Peoples Democratic Party in Srinagar. Authorities allege that Iltija Mufti assaulted a police officer and obstructed officials from performing their duties near Residency Road. Police reports state that an officer was bitten during the confrontation and required medical treatment. Mehbooba Mufti was also named in the case for allegedly failing to adhere to protest regulations.

The incident occurred as protesters attempted to march toward Lal Chowk, violating established restrictions. The PDP has rejected the police account, asserting that Iltija Mufti was manhandled by law enforcement and sustained injuries during the encounter. The party has criticized the decision to pursue legal action against an individual who was receiving medical care.

Key Facts

  1. The Jammu and Kashmir Police filed an FIR against Iltija Mufti.
  2. Charges include the alleged assault of a public servant and rioting.
  3. The incident occurred during a PDP protest in Srinagar.
  4. Police allege an officer was bitten and required medical attention.
  5. Mehbooba Mufti was also named in the case for violating protest regulations.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 6 Aug

    1. JBjanmabhumi
      പ്രതിഷേധത്തിനിടെ പോലീസ് ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥന്റെ കൈ കടിച്ച് മുറിച്ചു : ഇൽതിജ മുഫ്തിയ്‌ക്കെതിരെ കേസ്
    2. NDNDTV
      Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter Charged For Attacking, Biting Cop During PDP Protest

  2. 7 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled
    2. HTHindustan Times
      FIR against PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, daughter Iltija for ‘assaulting’ cops

Where This Is Being Covered2 languages

Languages

Newsrooms carrying this story, by publication language.

  • English3 outlets
  • Malayalamമലയാളം1 outlet

Regional reach

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Jammu & Kashmir: No local newsroomLadakh: No local newsroomPunjab: No local newsroomChandigarh: No local newsroomHimachal Pradesh: No local newsroomUttarakhand: No local newsroomHaryana: No local newsroomDelhi NCR: No local newsroomUttar Pradesh: No local newsroomRajasthan: No local newsroomGujarat: No local newsroomDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: No local newsroomMaharashtra: No local newsroomGoa: No local newsroomMadhya Pradesh: No local newsroomChhattisgarh: No local newsroomBihar: No local newsroomJharkhand: No local newsroomWest Bengal: No local newsroomOdisha: No local newsroomSikkim: No local newsroomArunachal Pradesh: No local newsroomAssam: No local newsroomNagaland: No local newsroomMeghalaya: No local newsroomManipur: No local newsroomTripura: No local newsroomMizoram: No local newsroomTelangana: No local newsroomKarnataka: No local newsroomAndhra Pradesh: No local newsroomKerala: JanmabhumiTamil Nadu: No local newsroomPuducherry: No local newsroomLakshadweep: No local newsroomAndaman & Nicobar: No local newsroom
  • No local newsroom
  • 1 outlet
  • 2 or more

1 state with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.

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