Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti’s detention extended by 3 months

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s detention under the Public Safety Act was extended for three months on Friday by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

Mufti was taken into preventive custody after the Centre cancelled the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two union territories on August 5 last year. The current detention order of the former chief minister was expiring on August 5 this year.

According to an order issued by the Home Department, the law enforcing agencies have recommended further extension in this period. She will continue to be lodged at her official residence at Fairview Bungalow, which has been declared a subsidiary jail.