How many under preventive detention for lynchings, rapes?: Iltija Mufti hits out at govt
5 years, 3 months ago

How many under preventive detention for lynchings, rapes?: Iltija Mufti hits out at govt

India Today  

Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehobooba Mufti, strongly hit out at the Centre for holding her mother and other state political leaders under preventive detention. "We hear about lynchings, I want to know how many people have been put under preventive detention over lynchings," Iltija asked at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019. FOLLOW FULL COVERAGE OF INDIA TODAY CONCLAVE 2019 HERE Iltija spoke at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019 as the clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir completed more than 45 days. Earlier in the day, Minister of State Jitendra Singh, who also spoke at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019, defended the government saying protecting human rights was more important than ensuring internet connectivity.

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Of Man Accused In Srinagar DySP Lynching Case
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Of Man Accused In Srinagar DySP Lynching Case

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday upheld the preventive detention of a man who is also the main accused in the DySP lynching case that occurred in Srinagar's Nowhatta area in 2017. The incident dates back to the intervening night of 22nd and 23rd June 2017 when a Deputy Superintendent of Police of the security wing of J&K …

Mehbooba Mufti placed under house arrest ahead of scheduled visit to Shopian
2 years, 4 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti placed under house arrest ahead of scheduled visit to Shopian

India TV News  

Highlights Mufti was house arrested at her official residence in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar She was scheduled to visit Chotigam village where terrorists had killed a local Kashmiri Pandit GOI's policies have led to unfortunate targeted killings of those who chose not to flee, Mufti said Mehbooba Mufti was on Sunday placed under house arrest in her official residence in …

Repression Centre's only method to deal with J&K situation: Mehbooba slams CDS Rawat's remarks on curbs
3 years, 2 months ago

Repression Centre's only method to deal with J&K situation: Mehbooba slams CDS Rawat's remarks on curbs

India TV News  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday charged that “repression” was the Centre's only method to deal with the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Reacting to the remarks by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat warning of further curbs in Kashmir to tackle the recent violence, Mehbooba also said his statement “contradicts” the official narrative that all is well in …

Mehbooba Mufti detained over Pulwama visit, Omar Abdullah says liberty a govt favour
4 years, 1 month ago

Mehbooba Mufti detained over Pulwama visit, Omar Abdullah says liberty a govt favour

India Today  

Former J&K Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has said she is being detained at her residence along with daughter Iltija Mufti in order to prevent them from visiting the house of arrested PDP leader Waheed Ur Rehman Parra in Pulwama. Hitting out at the Jammu and Kashmir administration over the detention of Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference leader Omar …

Mehbooba Mufti says will continue struggle for restoration of Article 370, resolution of Kashmir issue
4 years, 2 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti says will continue struggle for restoration of Article 370, resolution of Kashmir issue

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, who was released from detention after over an year, said that she would continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and the resolution of the Kashmir issue. We will also have to work for the resolution of Kashmir issue for which thousands of people have laid down …

Struggle for solution to Kashmir issue will continue, says Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 2 months ago

Struggle for solution to Kashmir issue will continue, says Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, in her first-ever audio message after her release, said the struggle would continue to get back what “the Delhi Darbar snatched away by unconstitutional and undemocratic means”. “Everything the Delhi Darbar snatched away by unconstitutional and undemocratic means has to be got back, not only that but …

India sets free top Kashmiri politician after a year
4 years, 2 months ago

India sets free top Kashmiri politician after a year

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Indian authorities on Tuesday released a top Kashmiri politician from detention more than a year after New Delhi scrapped Indian-controlled Kashmir’s special status, a move that triggered widespread anger and economic ruin amid a harsh security clampdown. Mehbooba Mufti had been held in detention since August 2019 alongside thousands of politicians and activists after Indian Prime Minister …

Iltija Mufti, Omar Abdullah Express Relief after Mehbooba Mufti's Detention Comes to an End
4 years, 2 months ago

Iltija Mufti, Omar Abdullah Express Relief after Mehbooba Mufti's Detention Comes to an End

News 18  

Iltija Mufti on Tuesday expressed relief and happiness over the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to release her mother, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, from detention. Describing her detention since August 5 last year as “a travesty of justice”, Iltija Mufti said, “There would be some sort of pressure from the court. فی امان اﷲ May allah protect you— Mehbooba …

Former J-K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti being released from detention: Govt
4 years, 2 months ago

Former J-K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti being released from detention: Govt

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former J-K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is being being released, said J-K Administration Spokesperson Rohit Kansal on Tuesday. Last month, the Supreme Court asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to respond to Iltija Mufti's amended plea challenging the detention of her mother, under the J-K Public Safety Act, saying it cannot go on forever and "some …

Former Kashmir chief minister released after 14-month detention
4 years, 2 months ago

Former Kashmir chief minister released after 14-month detention

Al Jazeera  

Mehbooba Mufti, 61, was detained following the government’s revocation of the region’s autonomy in August 2019. Mehbooba Mufti, 61, a former chief minister in Jammu and Kashmir, was among several leaders arrested under the country’s Public Safety Act after the federal government in August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Indian constitution. “As Ms Mufti’s illegal detention finally comes to …

How long will Mehbooba Mufti be detained? SC asks J&K administration
4 years, 3 months ago

How long will Mehbooba Mufti be detained? SC asks J&K administration

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to clarify how long they intend to detain former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti under the Public Safety Act. Magistrate’s affidavit In an affidavit dated September 28, the Srinagar District Magistrate reasoned that the detention was ordered on the basis of an extensive scrutiny of the material on Ms. Mufti, …

"How Long This Detention Will Continue?":SC Asks SG To Get Instructions On Plea Challenging Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's Detention
4 years, 3 months ago

"How Long This Detention Will Continue?":SC Asks SG To Get Instructions On Plea Challenging Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's Detention

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Solicitor General to get instruction on the petition filed by former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija challenging her detention under Public Safety Act.A bench of Justices SK Kaul & Hrishikesh Roy was hearing the petition seeking amendment to the prayers sought in Mufti's habeas corpus petition, which is currently. the …

'Detention Can't be Forever': SC to Centre, J&K Admin on Mehbooba Mufti's House Arrest
4 years, 3 months ago

'Detention Can't be Forever': SC to Centre, J&K Admin on Mehbooba Mufti's House Arrest

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought to know from the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration if the authorities can legally detain people for more than a year on the ground of public order. The question came up as a bench, headed by Justice Sanjay K Kaul, was hearing a petition by the daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir …

Iltija Mufti Moves SC For Quashing Of Confirmation & Extension Orders Of Detention Passed Against Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 3 months ago

Iltija Mufti Moves SC For Quashing Of Confirmation & Extension Orders Of Detention Passed Against Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Live Law  

Former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija has moved the Supreme Court seeking amendment to the prayers sought in Mufti's habeas corpus petition, which is currently pending adjudication.The amendment sought is to include grounds of challenge and additional prayers for challenging the orders of confirmation, dated February 26, 2020 and subsequent. the Impugned Detention Order in …

Kashmiris Under Detention Since August 5 Last Year in Jails Outside J&K Must Be Released: Iltija Mufti
4 years, 3 months ago

Kashmiris Under Detention Since August 5 Last Year in Jails Outside J&K Must Be Released: Iltija Mufti

News 18  

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti on Sunday sought the release of all those who were detained and kept in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the abrogation of its special status in August last year. Iltija raised the issue of the detention of "countless men" in a series of posts on the Twitter handle of her detained …

J&K political parties will lose legitimacy if they don't fight for rights of people: Iltija Mufti
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K political parties will lose legitimacy if they don't fight for rights of people: Iltija Mufti

India Today  

A few days before the first anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, Iltija Mufti, daughter of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, said People Democratic Party will not give up on the demand of Kashmir special status, including Article 370 and 35A. “If political parties in Jammu and Kashmir don't fight for statehood, Article 370 and 35A, they will lose legitimacy,” …

The Centre’s Kashmir policy and a heavy price to pay
4 years, 7 months ago

The Centre’s Kashmir policy and a heavy price to pay

The Hindu  

While public attention is focused on COVID-19, Jammu and Kashmir suffers twin lockdowns, rising violence and unilateral government actions, all at the same time. Based on the Home Ministry’s order of March 31, these rules seek to replace the Jammu and Kashmir State subjects law, recognised under Article 35A of the Indian Constitution, which entitled permanent residents of the State …

Kashmiri's under detention since Aug 5 last year deserve to be released: Iltija Mufti
4 years, 9 months ago

Kashmiri's under detention since Aug 5 last year deserve to be released: Iltija Mufti

India Today  

People detained since last year in Kashmir deserve to be released as their "incarceration" even in times of a global pandemic "undermines our democratic credentials", PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti said on Tuesday. "All Kashmiris illegally detained since 5th August deserve freedom.Their continued incarceration even in times of a global pandemic undermines our democratic credentials. She has been …

Coronavirus in India: Iltija Mufti writes to J&K LG, requests release of all detainees including mother
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Iltija Mufti writes to J&K LG, requests release of all detainees including mother

India Today  

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter has written a letter to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu, requesting him to release all detainees including her mother as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in India. In her letter to Murmu, Iltija Mufti said, "As you’re aware, thousands of Kashmiris including my mother Ms Mufti, ex-Chief Minister J&K have been jailed since …

Opposition demands immediate release of political detainees in Kashmir
4 years, 10 months ago

Opposition demands immediate release of political detainees in Kashmir

The Hindu  

The Opposition on Monday called for the immediate release of all political detainees in Kashmir, especially Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti who have been detained for about seven months on “flimsiest of grounds”. In a joint statement, six Opposition leaders including NCP president Sharad Pawar, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee, Janata Dal supremo …

SC Issues Notice On Iltija's Habeas Plea Against Detention Of Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti On Condition
4 years, 10 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Iltija's Habeas Plea Against Detention Of Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti On Condition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on the habeas plea moved against the Detention Order dated February 5, passed by the District Magistrate of Srinagar under the Public Safety Act, 1978, against former Chief Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti.The matter was considered by a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, Vineet Saran and M R …

Pray for Early Release of Abdullahs, Mufti From Detention: Rajnath
4 years, 10 months ago

Pray for Early Release of Abdullahs, Mufti From Detention: Rajnath

The Quint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday, 22 February, said that he is praying for the early release of three former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir from their detention and hoping that they will contribute to normalising the situation in Kashmir. Dozens of politicians, including three former chief ministers – Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah of National Conference, …

Not ready for politics: Iltija Mufti
4 years, 10 months ago

Not ready for politics: Iltija Mufti

India TV News  

Iltija Mufti, daughter of detained former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Tuesday said she is not yet ready to join politics. "Hitting out at the Centre for banning social media in Kashmir, she said it is "absurd" that Kashmiris are not allowed to access social media. The J&K government has banned all social media sites in Kashmir …

India arrests top Kashmiri leaders under controversial law
4 years, 11 months ago

India arrests top Kashmiri leaders under controversial law

Associated Press  

JAMMU, India — Indian authorities have arrested two former top elected officials of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir under a controversial law that allows authorities to imprison someone for up to two years without trial, officials said on Friday. They were among thousands of people detained when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist-led government stripped Jammu and Kashmir …

Diplomats Get a Modi-fied View of Kashmir on Day 1 of Visit
5 years ago

Diplomats Get a Modi-fied View of Kashmir on Day 1 of Visit

The Quint  

Over two months after the visit of around 20 Members of the European Parliament, Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, 9 January, conducted a tour of diplomats from 16 countries as part of the Government of India’s initiative to convince the world that peace and normalcy had returned to the Valley. Authorities have been making efforts to falsify criticism from …

Iltija Mufti detained at her residence in Srinagar; PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter stopped while trying to visit grandfather's grave
5 years ago

Iltija Mufti detained at her residence in Srinagar; PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter stopped while trying to visit grandfather's grave

Firstpost  

Iltija Mufti has been vocal in her criticism of the abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent restrictions imposed in Kashmir. Iltija Mufti, the daughter of Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, was detained at her home in Srinagar on Thursday, CNN-News18 reported. Barricades have been erected at Gupkar road which leads to the ‘Fairview’ residence belonging to Iltija’s mother …

J&K post Article 370: Only 609 out of 5,000 originally detained still under preventive custody
5 years, 1 month ago

J&K post Article 370: Only 609 out of 5,000 originally detained still under preventive custody

India TV News  

Over 5,000 people were taken into preventive custody since the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha regarding militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy said that to prevent breach of peace, activities prejudicial to the …

Over 5,000 separatists, stone pelters, others arrested in Kashmir since Aug 4: Govt
5 years, 1 month ago

Over 5,000 separatists, stone pelters, others arrested in Kashmir since Aug 4: Govt

India TV News  

There have been 5,161 "preventive arrests", including politicians, separatists and stone pelters, in Kashmir Valley since August 4, the day before Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 was revoked, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. The Centre also announced its decision to bifurcate the state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5. …

Allow democratic activity in Kashmir, National Conference urges Centre
5 years, 2 months ago

Allow democratic activity in Kashmir, National Conference urges Centre

The Hindu  

The National Conference on Tuesday urged the government to release all political leaders being detained in Jammu and Kashmir, allow political activities and normalise the situation there. In a statement, the party said November 5 marks three months since the central government abrogated the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and its bifurcation into two Union …

Political leaders set to be released one by one, J&K admin says
5 years, 3 months ago

Political leaders set to be released one by one, J&K admin says

India TV News  

Political leaders from Kashmir who are under preventive detention after the abrogation of Article 370 will be released soon, Jammu and Kashmir administration said on Thursday. Responding to a question on the timeline for release of political prisoners in Kashmir, Farooq Khan, adviser to Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik said: "Yes, one by one after analysis of every individual, …

Kashmir issue in Supreme Court: Personal liberty must be balanced against national security requirements, says Justice BR Gavai
5 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir issue in Supreme Court: Personal liberty must be balanced against national security requirements, says Justice BR Gavai

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration said that 100 percent landlines are working in the Valley and there is no restriction on the movement of people during the day time. The Supreme Court’s Justice BR Gavai, hearing a group of petitions on restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, remarked that personal liberty “will have to be balanced against the requirements …

Ram Madhav says only 200-250 people put under preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir, claims there is peace in the Valley
5 years, 3 months ago

Ram Madhav says only 200-250 people put under preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir, claims there is peace in the Valley

Firstpost  

Ram Madhav has stated that during the abrogation of Article 370, around 2000-2500 people were under preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir but now only 200-250 are under preventive detention Aurangabad: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav has stated that during the abrogation of Article 370, around 2000-2500 people were under preventive detention in Jammu and Kashmir but now only …

Is this India of Gandhi or India of Godse: Iltija Mufti takes on Modi govt over Kashmir
5 years, 3 months ago

Is this India of Gandhi or India of Godse: Iltija Mufti takes on Modi govt over Kashmir

India Today  

Iltija Mufti, the daughter of the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehooba Mufti, hit out at the Narendra Modi government over its move to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and statehood. "Is this Gandhi's India or Godse's India," Iltija said while speaking about the clampdown on communications and restrictions on movement imposed in Kashmir. FOLLOW FULL …

SC allows Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija to meet her in Kashmir following ex-CM's detention in the Valley
5 years, 4 months ago

SC allows Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija to meet her in Kashmir following ex-CM's detention in the Valley

Firstpost  

The SC on Thursday allowed Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter to meet her in Kashmir, where she is under detention following the abrogation of Article 370. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter to meet her in Kashmir, where she is under detention following the abrogation of Article 370. While advocate Nithya Ramakrishnan, making …

Kashmir lockdown: Stories of torture and arbitrary arrests
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir lockdown: Stories of torture and arbitrary arrests

Al Jazeera  

Thousands have been detained and many of them tortured since India revoked Kashmir’s autonomy a month ago. Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – A month since India‘s powerful Home Minister Amit Shah announced the removal of the disputed Kashmir region’s special status, thousands have been detained, with some alleging torture by the Indian security forces. ‘Living in so much fear’ Nearly 30km …

UN human rights experts urge India to end blackout in Kashmir Valley, call it 'collective punishment' for entire J&K
5 years, 4 months ago

UN human rights experts urge India to end blackout in Kashmir Valley, call it 'collective punishment' for entire J&K

Firstpost  

United Nations called upon India to end the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful protests As communication blackout in Kashmir entered its 19th day, the human rights experts of the United Nations called upon India to end the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and peaceful protests. Though the government claims that slowly communication …

Kashmir after Article 370: At least 4,000 detained over fears of unrest, most flown out of region, govt sources tell AFP
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir after Article 370: At least 4,000 detained over fears of unrest, most flown out of region, govt sources tell AFP

Firstpost  

Thousands of people have been detained in Kashmir over fears of unrest after the Centre scrapped Article 370, government sources told AFP Srinagar: Thousands of people have been detained in Kashmir over fears of unrest after New Delhi stripped the region of its autonomy two weeks ago, government sources told news agency Agence France-Presse. Jammu and Kashmir government spokesman Rohit …

‘Kashmiris caged like animals’: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter writes to Centre
5 years, 4 months ago

‘Kashmiris caged like animals’: Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter writes to Centre

Hindustan Times  

In a strongly-worded letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, daughter of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said, “Kashmiris have been caged like animals and deprived of basic human rights.” Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti Sana Iltija Javed claimed she had been threatened “with dire consequences” if she speaks up again. The daughter has …

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes letter to Amit Shah, questions Centre's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes letter to Amit Shah, questions Centre's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, on Thursday, wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah questioning him about New Delhi’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, on Thursday, wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah questioning him about New Delhi’s decision to revoke Jammu …

No space to hold detainees, private properties turn holding centres in Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

No space to hold detainees, private properties turn holding centres in Kashmir

India Today  

Over 10 days after India moved to abrogate provisions of Article 370 following which political workers and leaders were detained in Jammu and Kashmir, around a thousand detentions have prompted the administration to hire private properties across the Valley to accommodate those taken into custody. Mainstream political leaders, including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, were taken into …

Kashmir turmoil: Fingers crossed, will know before the day is over, says Chidambaram
5 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir turmoil: Fingers crossed, will know before the day is over, says Chidambaram

India Today  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram slammed the Narendra Modi-led government over house arrests of Jammu and Kashmir politicians amid massive clampdown in the state. I condemn the house arrests," Chidambaram tweeted after Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were placed under house arrest around midnight. P. Chidambaram August 5, 2019 KASHMIR ON EDGE Kashmir remained on edge as the authorities suspended …

Mehbooba Mufti: India trying to turn Kashmir jails into Guantanamo Bay
5 years, 8 months ago

Mehbooba Mufti: India trying to turn Kashmir jails into Guantanamo Bay

India TV News  

Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Tuesday that the Indian government was trying to convert prisons in Jammu and Kashmir into a Guantanamo bay. Mehbooba Mufti said tweeted: "Prisoners are entitled to fundamental human rights and using brute force to quell protests is a clear violation. Government wants to turn Kashmir into an open …

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