Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the central government over the alleged house arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjay Singh in Srinagar. Abdullah described the action as a “recurring misuse of law and order” and offered legal assistance to AAP leader Mehraj Malik, who was arrested under the Public Security Act (PSA)
Sanjay Singh claimed he was scheduled to hold a press conference on the arrest of MLA Mehraj Malik under PSA but was allegedly prevented from doing so by the administration. Abdullah asserted that this was not just a claim but a reality and criticized the central government for such actions
Abdullah stated, “On one hand, it is said that things are settled in J&K, that the environment is peaceful, and people are happy. But the reality is quite different. Harsh actions are being taken against us, and law and order is being misused without justification.” He further advised AAP to engage a lawyer from Jammu and Kashmir familiar with the PSA law to handle Malik’s case
This isn’t the first time Omar Abdullah and other leaders have alleged house arrest. In December 2023, Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed they were put under house arrest ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370
The central government hasn’t officially commented on the recent allegations. However, in similar instances, authorities have denied such claims. In 2023, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the news of house arrest or arrest of anyone ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 was “totally baseless”
Abdullah’s allegations highlight ongoing tensions and concerns about the misuse of law and order in Jammu and Kashmir. The situation underscores the complex dynamics between the state government and the centre, particularly regarding issues of autonomy and security
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