SRINAGAR: J&K Police registered an FIR against

PDP âs

Iltija Mufti , accusing her of assaulting a police officer during the partyâs protest against the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday, an officer said.

Iltija has been booked under sections 121, 132 and 191 of BNS that relate to assaulting public servants and rioting. Police have also named her mother, former CM and PDP chief

Mehbooba Mufti , for allegedly violating restrictions.

According to police, Iltija allegedly assaulted a cop while he was discharging his duties. They alleged she bit his forearm, causing it to bleed.

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PDP, however, denied the charges and accused police of manhandling Iltija and injuring her. Arif Amin, a PDP functionary, said he saw Iltija trying âto peacefully reach Lal Chowk to register her protestâ. âShe was dragged for nearly half an hour while we were kept over 30 metres away. Every time we tried to reach her, police pushed us back, beat us.â

PDP said police reached Mehboobaâs Khimber home and were questioning Iltija, who was under treatment for her injuries. âQuestioning an injured person while she is under treatment raises serious concerns... Authorities must respect her medical condition and ensure that due process is followed with dignity and humanity,â it said.

Mohit Bhan, a PDP spokesperson, called the FIR a blatant misuse of power and authority.