Iltija faces FIR, questioning over 'assault' on cop; Omar calls it 'fixed match'
Iltija Mufti is facing police questioning over allegations of assaulting an officer during a protest in Srinagar, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the incident as a 'fixed match' between the police and the PDP. The political dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the volatile political climate in Jammu and Kashmir and the ongoing friction between regional political parties and state security agencies.
SRINAGAR: With J&K Police and Iltija Mufti locked up in a battle over allegations of assault and manhandling, chief minister Omar Abdullah Friday accused them of playing a “fixed match” in a bid to restore PDP’s credibility.Iltija, who accused police of manhandling her during the Aug 4-5 protest in Kashmir on the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, was Friday called to Kothibagh police station in Srinagar and questioned for nearly two hours over her alleged assault on a cop. Police have alleged that she bit the forearm of an officer during the protest, causing an injury.When asked about PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s criticism of the action against her daughter, Omar told reporters: “Please don’t ask me to comment on this fixed match. Whenever PDP’s political image weakens, agencies step in to help restore its credibility as they are the party’s mai baap.
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