Srinagar, Nov 24: People's Democratic Party (PDP)
President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday escaped unhurt when
anti-election protesters stoned her motorcade while she was
returning after filing nomination papers, in Pulwama town
here.
Mehbooba will be contesting from Wacchi constituency in
Shopian district.
Her motorcade was stoned while she was returning to
participate in an election rally after filing papers before
the returning officer at the district headquarters, official
sources said.
A few stones hit the vehicle carrying the PDP president,
but she escaped unhurt. Security forces, escorting her, moved
into the area and chased the protesters away by resorting to
baton charge and firing tear gas shells.
Though authorities said none was injured in lathicharge,
locals alleged that several persons were wounded.
Today was the last date for filing of nominations in
Wacchi constituency which, along with 10 other constituencies
of Pulwama, Shopian and Kathua districts, is going to polls in
the fifth phase of elections on December 13.
This is the second time within three days that Mehbooba
had to face the ire of the anti-election protesters. On
Saturday, she had a narrow escape when her motorcade was
attacked by protesters in Baramulla town.
One vehicle was set ablaze, while windscreens of two
others of her motorcade were smashed.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, November 24, 2008, 00:00