Cyber Police Kashmir has registered an FIR against Iltija Mufti, a leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, for allegedly glorifying separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The FIR, numbered 11/2026, was filed at the Cyber Police Station in Srinagar, citing violations of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Mufti shared an old video of Geelani on social media, where he discussed the importance of the Urdu language, referring to him as “Geelani Sahab.” She emphasized that while she does not agree with his ideology, his views on Urdu are significant. This post led to criticism from various users online, accusing her of softening separatist rhetoric. The police have advised the public against sharing similar content, warning that violators will face legal consequences. The FIR follows Mufti's protests against the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to eliminate Urdu proficiency requirements for certain government positions, which she has labeled as an attack on the region's linguistic identity. The situation reflects ongoing debates about separatism and the treatment of public figures in Jammu and Kashmir.