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PDP defies FIR against Mehbooba, Iltija Mufti over cop assault
Article 370 used to be a special rule for a place in India called Jammu and Kashmir.
A few years ago, the government ended that rule.
Some people want the rule to come back and hold protests on the day it was taken away.
A political party called the PDP has a leader named Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija.
Police said that during a protest, a police officer was hurt, and they made a case against the two leaders.
Iltija had to go to the police station to answer questions about it.
Many people marched with her and shouted for Article 370 to come back.
Iltija said she was not doing anything wrong and that it is her right as a citizen to ask for Article 370 peacefully.
The leaders say the case was made only to stop them from speaking.
The chief minister of the area also said the case looked like a trick to make the PDP look strong again.
The PDP defied the FIR against its president Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
Iltija was summoned to Kothibagh police station and questioned over the alleged assault during a protest marking the anniversary of Article 370's abrogation.
She marched to the police station in a procession raising slogans for the restoration of Article 370 before being allowed to proceed by car.
Both Muftis said they were being targeted for peacefully fighting for Article 370's restoration, and Iltija denied being anti-national or committing sedition.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah claimed the FIR was a 'fixed match' to restore PDP credibility after Mehbooba's remarks allegedly justifying force against Kashmiris.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- What
- An FIR was registered against them for allegedly assaulting a police officer, and Iltija was questioned at Kothibagh police station.
- Where
- Kothibagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- On Friday, around the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.
- Why
- The FIR relates to an alleged assault on a cop during a protest marking the anniversary of Article 370's abrogation; the Muftis say they are being targeted for demanding its restoration.
PDP and Article 370 supporters
Police and critics of the PDP
Reason for the FIR
PDP and Article 370 supporters
The Muftis say the FIR is political targeting because they peacefully campaign for Article 370's restoration.
Police and critics of the PDP
The FIR concerns an alleged assault on a police officer during a protest, which is treated as a criminal matter.
Right to protest
PDP and Article 370 supporters
Iltija said the family was being denied the right to mourn the loss of Article 370 peacefully as Indian citizens.
Police and critics of the PDP
Iltija claimed the BJP was allowed to celebrate the occasion of the abrogation while her side's protest was restricted.
Reaction to the FIR
PDP and Article 370 supporters
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged the FIR was a 'fixed match' to restore the PDP's credibility after Mehbooba's remarks that allegedly justified the use of force against Kashmiris.
Police and critics of the PDP
The PDP maintains the FIR is politically motivated targeting of the Muftis for their peaceful fight to restore Article 370.
Key facts
- Parties involved
- PDP leaders Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti
- FIR allegation
- Assault on a police officer
- Summoned to
- Kothibagh police station
- Protest context
- Anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370
- PDP demand
- Restoration of Article 370
- Chief Minister's view
- Omar Abdullah called the FIR a 'fixed match' to restore PDP credibility
- Reference point
- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's agenda, vision and road map for resolving the Kashmir issue
Quotes
Mehbooba Mufti
President of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kashmiri politician
“Iltija has been called to the Kothibagh police station. She will go. (If) they call me tomorrow, I will also go. But remember one thing: whether Iltija or I are inside the jail or outside, you will not leave Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s agenda, vision and the road map that he has given for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. Article 370 is a part of that (road map).”
telegraphindia.com
“I am not an anti-national. I am not committing an act of sedition. It is my right as an Indian citizen to peacefully wage a battle for restoration of Article 370.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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