Kejriwal’s launch uncovered excessive handedness of investigative businesses: Mehbooba Mufti

Former J&Okay Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday (February 27, 2026) mentioned the discharge of Aam Aadmi Occasion (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise case has “uncovered the excessive handedness of investigative businesses”.

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“When investigating businesses are wielded like political swords, justice turns into the primary casualty, and fact surfaces solely after years of ache and tears. Right this moment’s judgment discharging Kejriwal, (AAP chief Manish) Sisodia and Kavitha within the excise coverage case exposes the excessive handedness of investigative businesses,” Ms. Mufti mentioned, in a social media submit.

Ms. Mufti mentioned there was no prima facie case, no credible proof and but years of incarceration. “Nothing is extra harmful than the misuse of energy and the weaponisation of establishments. But by some means it continues unabated,” mentioned the previous J&Okay chief minister.

The Awami Ittehad Occasion (AIP) welcomed the choice of a Delhi courtroom. “The decision reaffirms religion within the judiciary and the precept that fact in the end prevails,” mentioned AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi.

Mr. Nabi mentioned the courtroom’s observations relating to lack of proof and investigative lapses spotlight how political instances typically collapse when examined earlier than an impartial judiciary.

“The choice sends a powerful message that justice could also be delayed, however can’t be denied. We hope that related justice would prevail within the case of AIP Supremo and Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, who has additionally been a sufferer of political vendetta and extended incarceration regardless of representing the democratic aspirations of lakhs of individuals,” Mr. The Prophet mentioned.

He mentioned the individuals of north Kashmir and the whole area proceed to attend with hope for equity and judicial reduction. “The decision revives hope amongst 1000’s of Kashmiris who’ve been ready for justice for many years,” he added.