Srinagar, Aug. 6 -- Srinagar- Srinagar Police have summoned People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti to join an investigation after registering a case in connection with an alleged assault on a police officer during a protest led by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar earlier this week.

According to police, the incident occurred during a demonstration at S.K. Park on August 4, when PDP workers attempted to march towards Lal Chowk after authorities had denied permission for the protest. Police alleged that a section of the demonstrators tried to breach barricades and block Residency Road, resulting in a scuffle between protesters and security personnel.

During the altercation, police have alleged that Iltija Mufti assault...