Srinagar, May 11 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks on liquor shops in the Union Territory, calling his statement "illogical" and questioning why the government cannot impose a ban on alcohol.

Her remarks came after Omar Abdullah defended the administration's policy on liquor shops, saying the government was not encouraging alcohol consumption but allowing individuals whose religious beliefs permit it to exercise their choice.

Speaking to ANI, Iltija Mufti said, "What he said was illogical. Using the logic given by Omar Abdullah, the drug peddlers can also say that they are not forcing people to consume drugs."

She also objected to r...