India releases Mehbooba Mufti after 14 months

Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief minister of Indian-Occupied Kashmir, has been freed by Indian authorities after a year of detention.

Mehbooba Mufti was arrested on August 5 last year when the Indian government enforced a lockdown in IOK after the controversial law.

She was allowed to be imprisoned without charge for up to two years.

Mehbooba’s daughter announced the news on Twitter. She thanked everyone for the support. She tweeted from her mother’s account, “As Ms. Mufti’s illegal detention finally comes to an end, I’d like to thank everybody who supported me in these tough times.”

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As Ms Mufti’s illegal detention finally comes to an end, Id like to thank everybody who supported me in these tough times. I owe a debt of gratitude to you all. This is Iltija signing off. فی امان اﷲ May allah protect you

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 13, 2020

It should be remembered that the Indian government had reportedly arrested thousands of other people last year – including activists, local politicians, and businessmen after it enforced controversial citizenship law.

Ms. Mufti shared a video message on Twitter in which she asked for the release of all the imprisoned.

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After being released from fourteen long months of illegal detention, a small message for my people. pic.twitter.com/gIfrf82Thw

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 13, 2020