Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter Charged For Attacking, Biting Cop During PDP Protest
Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, has been charged by police for allegedly assaulting an officer during a protest marking the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. Both sides have accused the other of physical aggression during the altercation.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing friction between opposition political figures and law enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir police have charged Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Srinagar. Police said an FIR has been filed against Mufti for attacking and biting a police officer during a protest by the PDP on Tuesday.She has been summoned to join investigations tomorrow, a senior police official said."We have summoned Ms Mufti to join investigations at Kothibagh police station tomorrow. An FIR has been filed against her for biting a police officer,'' said a police officer.Earlier, Iltija had alleged that she was assaulted by an IPS officer during a protest held by the PDP on the eve of the 7th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. On Tuesday, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti held a candlelight vigil to protest the abrogation of Article 370.After the candlelight vigil, there was reportedly an altercation between Iltija and a police officer.
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