Srinagar, May 3 -- In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti said, "Farooq sahab's statement implicating Kashmiris in the Pahalgam terror attack is deeply disturbing & regrettable. As a senior leader, that too as a Kashmiri, his statement risks fuelling divisive narratives, providing ammunition to certain media channels to further stereotype and stigmatise Kashmiris and Muslims."

She further added that at a time when Kashmiri students and traders are facing increasing hostility across India, such statements could worsen their vulnerability. "We should draw inspiration from Himanshi Narwal who, despite the martyrdom of her husband, urged Indians not to blame or target Kashmiris or Muslims," she noted. However, the National Conference rejected the cl...