Srinagar, March 4, 2026 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday termed the cases registered against National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu as “egregiously unwarranted” and called for their immediate withdrawal.
The reaction came after Jammu and Kashmir Police registered cases against Mehdi and Mattu on Tuesday for allegedly circulating “false, fabricated and misleading content” on digital and social media platforms.
In a post on X, Mufti said:
“The FIR against Aga Ruhullah and Junaid Azim Matoo is egregiously unwarranted and unjust. It must be withdrawn immediately.”
The former chief minister further stated:
“Just because GOI & NC government in Jammu & Kashmir have chosen to remain silent on the blatant aggression by US and Israel against Iran and the martyrdom of its Supreme Leader doesn’t mean that those who speak out are offenders to be booked under the law.”
Her remarks were made in reference to the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid escalating international tensions.
Authorities have not issued further details beyond the registration of the cases.
