Narrow Escape for PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti as Her Car Meets with Accident in J&K's Anantnag

People Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti had a narrow escape on Thursday as her car met with an accident at Sangam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The vehicle of the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister collided with a civilian car at Sangam, said a police official adding that, Mufti did not suffer any injuries. However, a police officer in her personal security sustained minor injuries, the official said.

A spokesperson of the PDP said Mufti was safe and did not suffer any injuries. Mufti’s daughter Iltija Mufti, who is also the media advisor to the PDP president, confirmed that her mother is safe.

PDP Chief Thanks Well- Wishers

Through microblogging site, Mufti thanked her well wishers for their prayers and concerns. She informed that her driver and PSO have suffered injuries.

She was on her way to Khanabal to meet the victims of a fire incident, however her vehicle was badly damaged in the accident. She went ahead with her scheduled visit in another car arranged by officials.

OMAR ABDULLAH CALLS FOR INQUIRY

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, while expressing satisfaction that Mufti was safe, called for an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.

“Glad to hear that @MehboobaMufti Sahiba escaped injury in what could have been a very serious incident. I expect the government to enquire into the circumstances of the accident. Any gaps in her security that contributed to this accident must be addressed immediately,” Abdullah posted in X.

(with agency inputs)