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Farooq Abdullah Barred From Meeting AAP Leaders In Srinagar

Farooq Abdullah Barred From Meeting AAP Leaders In Srinagar

Political Tensions Flare in J&K Over Detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik

12 Sept 2025 2:13 AM IST

J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Detained Under PSA, Sparks Outrage

J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Detained Under PSA, Sparks Outrage

First MLA held under law; AAP, NC, PDP, JKPC condemn, BJP backs govt move

9 Sept 2025 2:02 AM IST

5 More ‘Terrorist Associates’ Detained Under J&K’s Tough Law PSA

5 More ‘Terrorist Associates’ Detained Under J&K’s Tough Law PSA

Police terms action as a decisive move against terrorism and part of its tough campaign against anti-national elements

3 Jun 2025 1:24 AM IST

Dialogue with Pakistan is necessary if we are to end bloodshed. I know I will be labelled anti-national by news anchors tonight but that doesnt matter. The people of J&K are suffering. We have to talk because war is not an option, tweeted Mehbooba Mufti.

J&K govt may pardon man for dissent after disabled mother writes to...

Fahmeeda wrote to Mufti saying her son was languishing in jail for many years for raising his voice against 'injustice'.

26 Feb 2018 10:23 AM IST

Dilbag Singh feels that although the task is daunting he is sure that the Jammu and Kashmir police will pass all tests in flying colours. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

J&K to use Public Safety Act against cow smugglers

Under the Public Safety Act, a person can be detained for two years without seeking a trial.

17 Dec 2019 7:17 AM IST

The opposition strongly raised Lok Sabha MP Farooq Abdullahs detention and demanded that he be allowed to attend the House.(Photo: File)

Farooq Abdullah detention is extended by J&K for 3 months

Abdullah said he can't do anything about his detention period being extended and would rather leave the matter to Allah...

15 Dec 2019 1:07 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Will repeal PSA if voted to power, says Omar Abdullah

Under the PSA, a person can be detained up to a period of two years without seeking a formal trial.

1 Feb 2019 5:40 AM IST

Muhammad Yasin Malik (Photo: PTI)

BJP back to Sangh's old line on Kashmir

The intent to shape discussion in this direction became evident when the CBI began reopening virtually defunct cases of...

27 March 2019 1:39 AM IST

A file photo of Srinagars historic Lal Chowk (left) during a shutdown against plight of political prisoners in response to a call from the separatists.

Detention law in Valley draws flak from Amnesty

Public Safety Act was introduced in J&K during the Sheikh Abdullah's government in 1978 initially to discourage timber...

17 Jun 2019 2:14 AM IST

The Kashmir government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Photo: AP)

At least 4,000 detained over fears of unrest, most flown out of...

The revelations came as the family of a timber trader alleged he died after suffocating from tear gas fired by security...

19 Aug 2019 10:36 AM IST

Shah Faesal was detained when headed for ICJ against Article 370:...

Putting a full stop to his plan, the former bureaucrat was taken at the Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre at...

17 Aug 2019 3:30 PM IST

Shah Faesal sent back to Kashmir from Delhi, detained under PSA in...

Faesal was again detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on his arrival in Srinagar.

14 Aug 2019 3:05 PM IST