Srinagar, Aug. 8 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti alleged a "crackdown" on the party leaders for protesting against the abrogation of Article 370, after an FIR was lodged against her and party chief Mehbooba Mufti.

The FIR was registered against Mehbooba and Iltija Mufti following a candlelight protest held outside the PDP office on August 4 to mark the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Iltija Mufti questioned both the BJP at the Centre and the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir. While the National Conference has demanded the restoration of the statehood, clarifying the PDP's stance, she demanded restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status,...