Iltija Mufti's X Account Withheld in India After Legal Demand

Iltija Mufti's account on X, formerly Twitter, has been withheld in India after a legal demand from government authorities, according to platform notifications. The action was confirmed by X's public compliance logs, which cite a legal request under Indian information technology rules.

Cyber Police Kashmir registered a formal FIR earlier this week over the circulation of a video clip featuring late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, whose remarks are subject to legal scrutiny under India's security laws. Authorities have not confirmed a direct link between the FIR and the account restriction, but the timing indicates operational correlation.

The move underscores ongoing enforcement of India's IT Rules by state agencies, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, where social media content is closely monitored for references to separatist figures. Iltija Mufti has not issued a public statement on the matter.

The government is expected to provide further clarification through official channels, while X remains compliant with local legal directives. Regulatory actions of this nature are subject to judicial review, and the matter may be addressed in forthcoming public hearings.