Police ‘refutes’ Mehbooba’s allegations on summoning ex-militants

SRINAGAR — Police on Friday refuted allegations by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who also headed Unified Command during alliance with PDP-BJP that released militants and Over Ground Workers are summoned by Police in Srinagar.

“During any election, @PoliceSgr calls released militants/OGWs to Police Stations to update their profiles @RoufBhaat was also called to the PS for updation of his personal profile, as he was associated with HM outfit.@PoliceSgr refutes all such allegations,” J&K Police said in a tweet on its official handle.

Mehbooba had tweeted: “The PDP’s @RoufBhaat was summoned to Shergarhi police station today. He was asked to report everyday & ensure he stays from 8am- 8pm till SMC elections are over. As usual ‘upar say order’ is the justification. @manojsinha_ ji is this going to be the new norm for elections in J&K?”