Mehbooba Mufti Protests Article 370 Abrogation, Demands Release of Jailed Youths
The article alleges a comparison of the abrogation of Article 370 to temple looting, raising concerns about potential misuse of power.
On August 4, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti, former J&K Chief Minister and PDP president, held a protest in Srinagar marking the seventh anniversary of Article 370's abrogation. She accused the BJP of stripping J&K of its special status, likening it to looting the Ram Temple. Mufti demanded release of jailed youths and restoration of Article 370, citing constitutional protections lost. PDP supporters also protested, alleging police harassment.
7 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The J&K police filed an FIR against PDP leaders and workers for protests over Article 370 abrogation.
— NDTV
Omar Abdullah refuted an FIR against Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, claiming it was politically motivated.
8 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
PDP leader Iltija Mufti was questioned by police in Srinagar following an FIR alleging attempts to undermine Article 370.
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