Mehbooba Mufti Claims Government Policies Linked to Delhi Red Fort Blast - Political Controversy Erupts Over Kashmir Comments

Nov 17, 2025 01:00 pm CST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has sparked controversy by suggesting government policies created a "poisonous atmosphere" leading to the deadly Red Fort blast that killed 13 people. Her comments linking Kashmir's issues to terrorism have drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accuse her of playing politics during a national security crisis. The blast has been attributed to a sophisticated terror module involving Kashmiri doctors.