Mehbooba Mufti Put Under 'Illegal Detention' Ahead Of Article 370 Verdict? PDP Shares Pics

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today claimed that party president Mehbooba Mufti has been put under illegal detention at her house in the outskirts of the Srinagar ahead of Supreme Court's crucial verdict on the validity of Article 370's abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir.

The party, via its official social media handle, shared pictures of locked door and wrote, "Even before Supreme Court judgement is pronounced, Police has sealed the doors of the residence of PDP President @MehboobaMufti and put her under illegal house arrest."

After Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference Leader claimed that Omar Abdullah has also been put under house arrest.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce today its verdict on a batch of petitions (by the People's Democratic Party - PDP and the National Conference - NC) challenging the abrogation of Article 370. As a precautionary measure, just ahead of the key verdict, security arrangements have been put in place in Jammu and Kashmir.

Most leaders have reposed their faith in the just ways of the Indian judiciary and given their opinions on what the ruling could mean for the people of the Valley.

Ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict, the Kashmir Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) VK Birdi told news agency PTI on Sunday that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a peaceful atmosphere.

"We are duty-bound to ensure that peace prevails in the valley under all circumstances," he added. He also added that he has also been holding security review meetings in most of the 10 valley districts over the last two weeks. Guidelines for social media users under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Section 144 to contain the spread of content that could spread communal hatred - have been brought into effect since December 7.