Politics

Mehbooba Mufti, family must be probed for possible terror links: Altaf Thakur

SRINAGAR — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Friday called for a probe into the “possible terror links” of Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and her family. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur criticised Mehbooba and her daughter Iltija Mufti for repeatedly defending the Kashmir Times daily, which was raided by the Jammu and Kashmir […]

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Several unanswered questions, thorough probe needed: Mehbooba Mufti on Nowgam blast

SRINAGAR — With security agencies carrying out extensive raids in Kashmir in connection with the “white collar” terror conspiracy case, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said the common people should not be collectively punished for someone’s mistake. She also called for thorough investigations into the accidental blast at Nowgam police station, saying there were […]

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Action affecting innocent kin of accused: Mehbooba Mufti on demolition of Delhi blast accused’s house

BUDGAM — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called out the demolition of the house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, saying action being taken against the friends and families of the terror suspects has created an atmosphere of fear in the valley. Emphasising that while her […]

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Innocent family members must not be targeted: Mehbooba Mufti on Delhi blast probe

SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called for a transparent probe into the Delhi blast, however, she expressed concern, saying that innocent family members linked to the suspects were being harassed. Speaking at a party event here, Mehbooba condemned the incident and described it as heartbreaking. “I have no words […]

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NC govt failed to fulfil promises even after one year in office; Omar Abdullah has nothing to show on governance: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the National Conference government in Jammu Kashmir of failing to fulfil its promises even after completing one year in office, claiming that it secured a large mandate in last year’s Assembly polls but has “nothing to show” when it came to governance or development. The former […]

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‘J&K locked in cage’ since Article 370 abrogation, says Mehbooba Mufti; Calls for reopening cross-border routes from all sides

SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday reiterated her call for restoration of revival of traditional trade routes “from all sides”, saying Jammu and Kashmir has been “locked in a cage” since the abrogation of Article 370. Mehbooba, a former J-K chief minister, said the matter goes beyond the question of statehood and must […]

Kashmir

Filed PIL for shifting J&K prisoners in UT jails aimed at easing their families’ suffering: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said her petition to the high court for shifting prisoners of Jammu and Kashmir from outside the Union Territory (UT) to J-K was aimed at easing the suffering of their families. Talking to reporters here, Mehbooba said while the government has not provided accurate […]

Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti appears before J&K HC in petition seeking transfers of undertrials jailed outside UT

JAMMU — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday appeared before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, urging it to take a humanitarian view and transfer all undertrial prisoners from the Union Territory who are currently lodged in jails outside J-K. The former chief minister questioned why such detainees, apprehended before and after […]