Srinagar, Nov. 21 -- BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokesman Altaf Thakur today strongly criticized PDP President Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija Mufti for repeatedly defending Kashmir Times, questioning the motives behind their stance and their constant objections to the anti-terror actions of the agencies.

In a statement issued, Thakur said the pattern was too obvious to ignore - whenever law-enforcement agencies take action against the newspaper over controversial activities in the past, the Mufti family becomes its most vocal defender.

"It is strange and raises serious doubts," Thakur said. "Why do Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija immediately jump in to support Kashmir Times? What is their interest? Is there some old association or influenc...