Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and her media advisor, claimed her phone was hacked by Pegasus spyware, stating it was procured by the Government of India to target critics. She accused the BJP of spying on non-compliant women leaders, condemning their actions. Pegasus, created by NSO Group, exploits WhatsApp to seize control of mobile phones through missed calls.