Mehbooba Mufti placed under house arrest on Martyrs’ Day
House arrest of a political leader on a day commemorating a historical massacre raises concerns.
On July 13, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was placed under house arrest amid tight security for Martyrs’ Day. This day commemorates the 1931 killings of 22 Muslims by Dogra forces, which galvanized civil rights movements in Kashmir. In 1931, Abdul Qadeer's speech against Dogra rule led to his arrest and a subsequent public outrage; guards opened fire on protesters, killing 22 people. The event marked the beginning of significant political changes, including the formation of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, later renamed the National Conference. Since 2019, the BJP-led government has downplayed these events and restricted commemorations.
12 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
On July 12, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest in Srinagar ahead of Martyrs' Day.
— The Hindu
On July 12, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest by J&K Police ahead of Martyrs' Day in Srinagar.
13 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
On July 13, 2026, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest amidst heightened security for Martyrs' Day.
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