3 weeks ago
'Blatant misuse of power': PDP slams FIR against Mehbooba, Iltija
A big political party in India called the People's Democratic Party (PDP) is upset with the police.
The police in Srinagar filed a case, called an FIR, against two political leaders, Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti.
The two took part in a peaceful protest a few days ago.
The protest was about a special law called Article 370, which was removed seven years ago.
On August 4, Mehbooba Mufti led a peaceful candlelight protest outside the PDP office.
The party says the police case is a 'blatant misuse of power and authority.'
The party also says police officers were rough with Iltija and dragged her.
The PDP says it has eyewitnesses to what happened.
It plans to take the matter to court and wants the police officers punished.
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) termed the FIR against president Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti a 'blatant misuse of power and authority.'
Srinagar Police registered the case over their participation in a march on Tuesday evening protesting the abrogation of Article 370.
On August 4, Mehbooba Mufti led a peaceful candlelight protest outside the PDP office marking the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.
The party alleged Iltija was intercepted, manhandled by a woman IPS officer of SP rank, and dragged by male police personnel.
PDP said it has eyewitnesses, intends to take the matter to court, and demanded action against the police personnel responsible.
- Who
- PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti, against whom Srinagar Police filed the FIR; the PDP issued the statement.
- What
- An FIR was registered against the two leaders for participating in a march protesting the abrogation of Article 370; the PDP alleged police manhandling and misuse of power.
- Where
- Srinagar, outside the PDP office and on the nearby main road.
- When
- The Tuesday evening march and the August 4 candlelight protest preceded the FIR; the PDP statement came on Thursday, August 6.
- Why
- To protest the abrogation of Article 370 on its seventh anniversary; the party says the FIR and alleged use of force were illegal and uncalled for.
PDP and protesters
Police enforcement
Validity of the FIR
PDP and protesters
The case against a peaceful protest is a blatant misuse of power and authority by the police.
Police enforcement
Srinagar Police registered an FIR against the two leaders for participating in the march, treating the protest as a violation of law.
Police conduct during the protest
PDP and protesters
Police used illegal, excessive and disproportionate force, manhandling Iltija Mufti despite the protest being peaceful.
Police enforcement
Police personnel intercepted the marchers and physically prevented them from proceeding further, enforcing restrictions on the march.
Key facts
- Party
- People's Democratic Party (PDP)
- FIR filed against
- Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti
- Case registered by
- Srinagar Police (City Police East)
- Protest date
- August 4 (Tuesday evening march and candlelight protest)
- Occasion
- Seventh anniversary of Article 370 abrogation
- Allegation
- Iltija Mufti manhandled by a woman IPS officer of SP rank and dragged by male police personnel
- Party's demand
- Action against police personnel; matter to be placed before a court of law
- Report source
- PTI (ThePrint)
Quotes
People's Democratic Party (PDP)
Political party in Jammu & Kashmir
““During the intervention, she was allegedly manhandled by a woman IPS officer of SP rank, along with other police personnel and her own PSO. The officer allegedly instructed the male PSO to use force against her, following which she was dragged by male police personnel.””
theprint.in
““We strongly condemn the conduct of the police personnel involved and demand appropriate action against those responsible for allegedly manhandling a political leader during a peaceful protest.””
theprint.in
Sources
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