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3 days ago
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'Reflects Political Deadlock': Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC's Stance On J&K's Statehood Row
Last Updated: SC asked the central government to respond to J&K's statehood petition after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Mehbooba Mufti criticized the delay as political deadlock. Leaders are reacting sharply after Supreme Court sought the central government's response Jammu and Kashmir's statehood petition. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the plea and remarked that the situation in J&K cannot be overlooked and cited the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 'You cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam… It is for Parliament and the Executive to take a decision," the CJI said when senior lawyer Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Bhat, sought an early hearing. The apex court adjourned the matter for eight weeks and asked the government to submit response meanwhile. This comes after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, opposed the plea and asked for eight weeks. Mehbooba Mufti Reacts To SC's Response PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reacted to SC's response and said 'this reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock." 'SC's reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region's stability. Even after revoking J&K's special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the Centre appears unwilling to ease its tight control. This reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock," she said. PDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, 'By invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don't want to lose the iron grip anytime soon." By invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don't want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. — Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025 On December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored 'at the earliest". Last year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
PDP's Iltija Mufti offers floral tributes at ‘martyrs graveyard'
On the day, mainstream political leaders also used to visit the 'martyrs' graveyard' to pay homage to the 22 Kashmiris who fell to the bullets of the Dogra army while protesting the rule of the Maharaja. July 13 was observed as 'Martyrs' Day' in Jammu and Kashmir before the reorganisation of the erstwhile state into two Union territories in August 2019. However, the administration dropped the day from the list of gazetted holidays in 2020 after the reorganisation of J-K. Srinagar, Jul 12 (PTI) Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Saturday paid floral tributes to the people who fell to the bullets of the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. Last year, several leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, were put under house arrest to prevent them from visiting the graveyard. 'Knowing that tomorrow we'd be prevented from moving out, managed to pay tributes to our martyrs who laid down their lives on 13th July 1931 for democracy,' Iltija Mufti said in a post on X. She also posted a video showing her offering flowers on some of the graves of the July 13, 1931, 'martyrs'. 'Their memory is being wilfully erased yet their voices echo in every Kashmiri's heart that refuses to bow & dares to hope,' she SSB RT RT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
22-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Saddening that India is also not taking a stand: PDP leader Iltija Mufti on US strikes on Iran
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 22 (ANI): PDP leader Iltija Mufti has appealed to the Central goverment to arrest the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack and stated that tourism halted in Pahalgam, 'crippling' the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Her remarks come after NIA said on Sunday that it has arrested two men, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for harbouring terrorists involved in the April 22 terror attack in the tourist hotspot of Pahalgam in the union territory. Speaking to reporters, Mufti said, 'Whatever happened in Pahalgam ... is completely condemnable, it was a dastardly has stopped in Pahalgam, the economy of Jammu and Kashmir has crippled... Because tourism is the backbone of our economy, I appeal to the government to arrest those who carried out this attack as soon as possible, and do some confidence-building measures with the people here.' Furthermore, PDP leader expressed disappointment over the silence of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on US attack of three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday. She also criticised the Centre's silence on the Palestine issue, stating 'Iran stands for the Palestinian people'. 'It's very sad, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has been silent. But India has always taken a pro-Palestine stand. Iran also stands for the Palestinian people. America attacked Iran, and it's highly unfortunate. But, the more saddening thing is that India is also not taking the stand that it should, after all, Iran stands for the Palestinian people,' she said The Israeli Air Force on Sunday launched a new wave of airstrikes targeting military sites in western Iran, shortly after Iranian missile attacks injured civilians in a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, 'The IAF has begun a series of strikes toward military targets in western Iran. Additionally, this morning, the IAF struck missile launchers ready to launch toward Israeli territory, soldiers in the Iranian Armed Forces, and swiftly neutralised the launchers that launched missiles toward Israeli territory a short while ago.' According to Israel's state news agency TPS, missile impacts were reported in several parts of the country, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and central Israel. Air raid alarms were heard again in northern regions, and residents were told to stay inside bomb shelters after another wave of missiles was detected. During the intervening hours of Saturday and Sunday, US and Israel targeted Iran's nuclear sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. Fardow is Iran's main enrichment location for uranium enrichment to 60 per cent. In his first public remarks following the strikes, President Trump warned that further action could be taken if Tehran fails to agree to a satisfactory peace settlement.'There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we've witnessed over the last eight days,' Trump said in his address to the nation from the White House on Saturday (local time). (ANI)
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Kashmiri man dies in Delhi hospital: Family alleges police torture, cops deny
The death of a 30-year-old Kashmiri garment salesman at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital has sparked outrage in the Valley. Zubair Ahmed Bhat's family has pointed fingers at the Delhi Police, alleging he was beaten up at the local police station. People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti and Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have come out in support of the family. Speaking to The Indian Express, his 24-year-old brother Faizan alleged: 'On May 28, Zubair texted us, saying he had been beaten up by the police. The police said that he banged his head on the wall. Then why is there no injury?' Police, however, maintained that Zubair was found injured in Southeast Delhi's Lajpat Nagar on May 29. They said he was taken to Safdarjung Hospital in a PCR van and died on June 2. Police also said Zubair was suffering from migraine-related issues and that the injuries he sustained were self-inflicted. DCP (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said the allegations of police beating up the deceased are false. 'On May 28, around 2 pm, the deceased got a call from his family. He then had a chat with his siblings, where he claimed that he was beaten by the police. On May 29, he checked out of the hotel at 11 am, and, around 6 pm, police got a PCR call from the Lajpat Nagar 2 area. CCTV footage of the time between May 28, when he claimed to be beaten, and May 29, when we got the PCR call, shows that he was roaming around in the Lajpat Nagar area and looked physically healthy,' he said. He added, 'The deceased was never taken to the police station. He was taken to the hospital from the spot after a PCR call… in front of 50-60 people.' Zubair was the only earning person in his four-member family, comprising his brother, sister, and mother. Speaking to the media last week, PDP's Iltija Mufti said, '… What was his fault? That he is Kashmiri? Is being Kashmiri a crime?… And where is the NC government? They are absolutely silent on this. They are not able to protect the youth of Kashmir. They should come and meet the family. Their MLAs haven't been elected to inaugurate showrooms and collect ribbons.' 'I request that the government give the family long-term relief. Not just cash relief, give them government jobs,' she added. Farooq also visited the family last Friday and offered condolence prayers with them. The X handle of the Office of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir said, '… Mirwaiz assured the family that he stands with them and the people in their pursuit of justice for Zubair.' Congress's Pawan Khera also raised questions. In a post on X, he wrote: 'In the capital city, a young Kashmiri dies under mysterious circumstances and not a word of it gets discussed in mainstream media? If you don't question the authorities, obviously the authorities won't give you answers. @DelhiPolice needs to respond to questions surrounding the death of Zubair Ahmad Bhat.' According to Zubair's sister, Iqra, he left for Delhi last Tuesday. 'He worked with Kashmir Arts — he was a salesman. He would work in Bangladesh during the winters and in Kashmir during the summers. When he reached Delhi, he called and told us that he had booked a hotel in Lajpat Nagar.' His family said Zubair was supposed to pick up his fiancée, a Bangladeshi national, from the airport. They were to be married in August. But when Faizan called his brother on the evening of May 29, he said a policeman answered and said Zubair was sick. 'He said he has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Our family friend from Bangladesh, whom Zubair was supposed to pick up from the airport, rushed to the hospital,' he said. On May 30, Faizan and his family reached the hospital from Srinagar. On Monday, Zubair succumbed to his injuries. The family took the body to Ali Kadal in Srinagar for the last rites. The post-mortem report from Safdarjung Hospital, seen by The Indian Express, lists the cause of death as septicaemia and related complications. It says the patients had a history of high fever, HCV (Hepatitis C virus) with AFI (Acute Febrile Illness) and AMS (Altered Mental Status). Upon arrival at the hospital, the report states, he was diagnosed with septic encephalitis with pneumonitis with sepsis with MODS (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome). Police said further investigation is underway.
The Print
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Curious case of Zubair Bhat: Kashmiri youth's mysterious death in Delhi, flashpoint in Srinagar
Flanked by Bhat's sister and brother at their residence in Aali Kadal of Srinagar, Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, said Bhat had informed his sister about the police taking his Aadhaar card and assaulting him with sticks. Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti Thursday alleged that Bhat was killed after torture and discrimination by the Delhi Police and a hospital in the national capital. New Delhi: A day after allegations of torture, the Delhi Police has denied arresting 30-year-old Srinagar resident Zubair Ahmed Bhat. In fact, they say they got a call from the Safdarjung Hospital only after his admission to the hospital by the personnel attached to the police control room. The police control room, officers claim, had received a call that Zubair was showing symptoms of seizures in front of the residence of a doctor in Lajpat Nagar. 'There is proper proof. He was a 30-year-old man who was the sole breadwinner for the family. He was in the handicrafts business. The family is saying that after he reached Delhi, police personnel at Lajpat Nagar caught and beat him up and repeatedly assaulted him the next day when he went back to take back his Aadhaar card,' Mufti told the press Thursday. 'He was also asked if he was a Kashmiri. Being Kashmiri is enough for people to hang us. What was his fault that he was Kashmiri?' Mufti also alleged that doctors at a Delhi hospital denied him treatment. Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also paid a visit to Bhat's family residence in Srinagar. 'Mirwaiz assured the family that he stands with them and the people in their pursuit of justice for Zubair. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue raising his voice against injustice and to seek accountability, so that such tragic incidents are not repeated,' his office said in a statement Friday. Ms. @IltijaMufti_ speaks to media on Zubair Ahmad Bhat sb's tragic demise in Delhi. — J&K PDP (@jkpdp) June 5, 2025 However, the Delhi Police have refuted the allegations citing no relation and engagement with him in respect to any case or proceedings. South East Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Hemant Tiwari said there was no case or any proceedings ongoing with regards to Bhat and that the police did not question him or arrest him even for a brief period of time. 'The police had no role and link to Bhat. He was neither a suspect nor a stakeholder in any case. He was not at all arrested or even questioned by the police,' DCP Tiwari told ThePrint. PCR call by doctor & suspicion of prolonged drug abuse Explaining the sequence of events leading up to Bhat's death around 11.30 pm on 29 May, Delhi Police officers said Bhat was first noticed the same evening by a doctor in front of her residence in Lajpat Nagar area of the national capital. 'A call was made to the Delhi Police control room at 6.07 pm on 29 May when an eye specialist employed at Safdarjung Hospital spotted him with symptoms of seizures. She made a call saying that an unknown man was in front of her house and also raised suspicion about being a drug addict in the PCR call,' a Delhi Police officer told ThePrint. The PCR team picked him up from the Lajpat Nagar area and admitted him to the Safdarjung Hospital emergency department which recorded 'multiple injection marks on the left cubital fossa (front of elbow joint)' on his body, the Delhi Police officer further said. In the investigation for the treatment, doctors sought urine samples for detection of drug remains in his body, the officer further said. Another police officer said that a preliminary probe conducted so far suggests that Bhat used to be in Delhi for six months a year and was employed by a Lajpat Nagar-based businessman who used to sell Kashmiri shawls at Dilli Haat. 'He used to stay in the ground floor of the accommodation of his employer.' On the morning of 27 May, Bhat had allegedly called his employer seeking Rs 50,000 for shopping for his sister's wedding. After agreeing, the employer asked him to return to his accommodation. However, he did not go there and instead went to a hotel in the national capital but not before buying four strips of Tapentadol for Rs 2,000 from a chemist that he used to visit regularly, the police officer has said. 'Between December last year to May, he has bought Tapentadol, a well-known opioid worth Rs 29,000 from the same shop. He did not stay at his usual accommodation but instead proceeded to stay at a hotel after acquiring the drug,' said another police officer. Police officers said that Bhat's sister called him on the afternoon of 28 May, but he did not take the call. But he messaged her on Whatsapp to tell her that the police had beaten him up 'because he was Kashmiri' and taken his Aadhaar card. 'Shortly after, he said that he was in a hotel,' the officer said, adding there was CCTV footage from the hotel confirming his presence at the time he claimed he was with the Dehi Police. 'Later that night he also had to break open his room door as he had lost his key. Even that incident has been captured in the CCTV footage,' he added. The cause of death has been suspected to be encephalopathy due to drug abuse and 'altered sensorium due to drug intoxication', the police officer further said. Sources said that around 25 people who had gathered around him in Lajpat Nagar area before he was taken to hospital by Delhi Police PCR van have confirmed his status at the time the police arrived. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also Read: What is the 2017 Kotkhai custodial death case that led to life term for Himachal IGP, 7 other cops
