SRINAGAR, April 30, 2026 : The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered an FIR against unidentified individuals after a video of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani surfaced on social media, officials said.
According to police, the Case pertains to the alleged glorification of separatist content through the circulation of the video online. The case has been registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation is currently underway.
📱 Political Row Over Viral Video
The development comes shortly after PDP leader Iltija Mufti shared an old video of Geelani on X, where he spoke about the importance of Urdu.
While posting the video, Mufti clarified that she may not agree with his ideology but said the message on Urdu “makes sense” and is worth watching. A day earlier, she had also led a protest against the removal of Urdu as a requirement for recruitment in the Revenue Department.
🗣️ Reactions & Criticism
The FIR has triggered political reactions, with former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu strongly criticizing the move.
He termed the FIR as “overkill” and called for its immediate withdrawal, stating that legal action in this context was excessive, even if one disagrees with the content or the individual featured in the video.
🔍 Investigation Underway
Police officials confirmed that the case has been registered against unidentified persons, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the origin and intent behind the video’s circulation.
