Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • Times of India19:08first to report
     Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled

     An FIR has been filed by J&K Police against Iltija Mufti, accusing her of assaulting an officer amid protests. Charges against her involve public servant assault and rioting, while her mother, Mehbooba Mufti, is also named for failing to adhere to protest regulations. The PDP refutes these claims, asserting police brutality led to Iltija's injuries and criticizing the questioning of an individual in medical care.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • Times of India18:33
     Iltija faces FIR, questioning over 'assault' on cop; Omar calls it 'fixed match'

     Omar Abdullah, J&K chief minister, labeled the Iltija Mufti incident a contrived event, alleging that agencies are working to bolster the PDP's tarnished political standing. Iltija Mufti faced interrogation regarding an alleged attack on a police officer, asserting that she experienced rough treatment by police during a protest. She emphasised that her struggles represent the desires of all Kashmiris, rather than being a personal crusade.

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • cobrapost.com07:55
     "Is She A 5-Year-Old?": Omar Abdullah On Biting Charge Against Iltija Mufti

     The police case was filed after Iltija Mufti was accused of allegedly biting a police officer on duty during a PDP protest in Srinagar on Tuesday.