Srinagar police have filed First Information Report (FIR) number 63/2026 against Iltija Mufti, a leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on charges including assault, rioting, and obstructing public servants. The case stems from a protest held on August 4 at 9:00 PM near the PDP office on Residency Road, led by Iltija Mufti and her mother, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti.
## FIR Details and Charges
The FIR accuses Iltija Mufti and other PDP activists of several offenses:
– **Section 132**: Assault or criminal force used to deter a public servant from duty
– **Section 121**: Voluntarily causing hurt to prevent a public servant from duty
– **Section 191(2)**: Rioting
According to police, demonstrators attempted to block Residency Road, march toward Lal Chowk, breach erected barricades, and obstruct security personnel tasked with maintaining order.
## Sequence of Events
Authorities claim the protest began near the PDP office along Residency Road. At about 9 PM, senior party leaders including Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti reportedly led activists onto the main carriageway. Police say repeated warnings were issued to refrain from moving onto the roadway, but these were allegedly ignored.
Confrontations ensued. Protesters are said to have pushed and handled police officers, hindering their duties. The FIR states that several officers were injured in the clashes.
## Assault Allegation Specifics
Police allege that during the altercation, Iltija Mufti grabbed an officer and bit his forearm, causing bleeding. The injured officer was immediately hospitalised, receiving wound care, tetanus prophylaxis, and vaccinations, in line with standard protocol.
## Aftermath and Proceedings
Following the incident, law enforcement gathered medical evidence: injury certificates were obtained, statements of witnesses recorded, and an investigating officer was assigned to the scene.
A summons has been issued to Iltija Mufti, directing her to appear at Police Station Kothibagh on Friday to assist the investigation.
## Police View and PDP Response
Police describe Iltija’s alleged actions—assaulting a public servant and obstruction of duty—as serious offences that warrant legal consequences. Investigations are ongoing, and those found guilty will face action under the law.
The PDP, for its part, rejects the accusations. The party maintains that its leaders and supporters were exercising their democratic right to protest peacefully.
## Context: July-August Protests Over Article 370
The FIR follows a PDP-organised protest marking the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The party also alleged that administration restrictions were imposed ahead of August 5. The protest at Sher-e-Kashmir Park reportedly preceded attempts to breach barricades and block roads.
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