House Arrests Stir Controversy in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti claims she was placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting Sopore for Abdul Gani Bhat's condolences. She criticized the undemocratic actions in Jammu and Kashmir. She referenced public anger at Hazratbal Shrine, accusing BJP of political exploitation. Leaders Sajad Lone and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faced similar restrictions.
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Peoples' Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged she was placed under house arrest on Thursday, preventing her from offering condolences in Sopore for the late Abdul Gani Bhat, former Hurriyat Conference chairman.
Mehbooba Mufti denounced the move, calling it a depiction of the harsh and undemocratic reality in Jammu and Kashmir. She also addressed recent anger at the Hazratbal Shrine, condemning the BJP for its refusal to acknowledge the public's rising discontent fueled by longstanding grievances.
Similarly, Peoples' Conference chief Sajad Lone and Hurriyat's Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reported house arrests, criticizing the government for denying them the chance to pay their respects to Bhat, whom they hailed as a pacifist.
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