Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Jammu and Kashmir Police Mosque Profiling Exercise

Mehbooba Mufti, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Police's profiling of mosques, imams, and mosque management committees, calling it an interference in religious affairs aimed at intimidating Muslims. She questioned why similar profiling was not conducted for temples, gurdwaras, or churches, highlighting concerns over the collection of personal and financial details. Authorities cited security reasons linked to a past terror case. The move has sparked anger and fear among local Muslim communities.