Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Legal Case Against Iltija Mufti Over Srinagar Protest Assault
In a city called Srinagar, a political party called the PDP held a protest.
The protest was about a rule called Article 370, which was removed from the constitution seven years ago.
A politician named Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija led the protest.
Police say some people tried to block the road and break through barriers.
They also say Iltija hurt a police officer by grabbing and biting his arm.
The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Iltija says police officers hurt her first and tried to tear her clothes, but police say that is not true.
Because of the fight, police started an official case called an FIR, a legal complaint, against Iltija.
They asked her to come to the police station on August 7 to answer questions.
The party says police questioned her at her mother's home while she was getting medical treatment, and called it unfair and insensitive.
Jammu and Kashmir Police filed FIR No. 63/2026 against PDP leader Iltija Mufti over an alleged assault on a police officer during an August 4 protest in Srinagar.
The protest, led by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija, was held on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.
Police allege Iltija grabbed a male officer and bit his forearm, causing a bleeding injury that required hospital treatment, including tetanus prophylaxis and vaccination.
Iltija has been summoned to appear at Police Station Kothibagh on August 7 to join the investigation.
The PDP said police questioned Iltija at the party president's residence in Khimber while she was undergoing medical treatment, and a senior party leader called the case a witch-hunt.
- Who
- Iltija Mufti, PDP leader and daughter of party president Mehbooba Mufti, and an unnamed male police officer she is accused of assaulting.
- What
- Jammu and Kashmir Police registered FIR No. 63/2026 against Iltija Mufti for allegedly assaulting and obstructing police during a PDP protest.
- When
- Protest held on August 4 (Tuesday); Iltija summoned to appear on August 7.
- Where
- Outside the PDP headquarters near Sher-i-Kashmir Park on Residency Road, Srinagar; investigation handled at Police Station Kothibagh.
- Why
- Police allege Iltija assaulted an officer as demonstrators tried to breach barricades ahead of the seventh anniversary of Article 370's abrogation.
Police / Authorities
PDP / Iltija Mufti
Assault allegations
Police / Authorities
Police allege Iltija grabbed and bit a male officer's forearm, causing a bleeding injury, and registered FIR No. 63/2026 for assaulting a public servant performing lawful duties.
PDP / Iltija Mufti
Iltija claims she was manhandled and that an officer attempted to tear her clothes—allegations police denied; a senior PDP leader called the case a witch-hunt aimed at stifling dissent.
Handling of questioning
Police / Authorities
Police questioned Iltija at the party president's residence in Khimber as part of the ongoing investigation.
PDP / Iltija Mufti
PDP said questioning an injured person while under medical treatment raises serious concerns and is deeply insensitive, and that due process must be followed with dignity and humanity.
- FIR Number
- 63/2026
- Police Station
- Kothibagh, Srinagar
- Summons Date
- August 7
- Protest Date
- August 4
- Context
- Seventh anniversary of Article 370 abrogation
- Allegation
- Grabbing and biting a police officer's forearm, causing a bleeding injury
- PDP Claim
- Iltija Mufti treated at Paras Hospital, Srinagar for injuries from the protest
- PDP Response
- Case described as a witch-hunt to stifle dissent
