Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today escaped unhurt when her car travelling to Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag met with an accident today. She was on her way to Khanabal to meet the victims of a fire incident. The PDP leader’s security personnel were also inside the car, and some of the personnel reportedly sustained minor injuries. Though the car the Mufti travelled got damaged visibly, she did not sustain injuries.
The former chief minister”s daughter Iltija Mufti has confirmed that her mother is safe. In a post on X, Iltija Mufti thanked god and said: “Ms Mufti”s car met with a terrible accident enroute Anantnag today. Thanks to the grace of god she and her security officers escaped unhurt without any serious injuries.”
Reacting to the incident, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah by sharing the news said that he was glad that she escaped the accident without injuries.
“Glad to hear that Mehbooba Mufti Sahiba escaped injury in what could have been a very serious incident. I expect the government to enquire into the circumstances of the accident. Any gaps in her security that contributed to this accident must be addressed immediately.”