J & K Parties Condemn Detention Of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Under PSA

2025-09-08 03:12:35

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
File photo of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik

Srinagar- Cutting across party lines, ruling National Conference, opposition PDP and People's Conference on Monday condemned the detention of AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), saying it was an“assault on democracy”.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Malik is“not a threat to public safety” and using a“discredited law to detain him is wrong”.

“There is no justification for detaining Mehraj Malik under PSA. He's not a threat to 'public safety' and using this discredited law to detain him is wrong. If the unelected government can use its powers against an elected representative like this then how does anyone expect the people of J&K to continue to have faith in democracy,” he said on X.

“Strongly condemn the use of PSA against MLA Doda @MehrajMalikAAP. Detaining elected representatives under draconian laws sets a dangerous precedent in J&K post-2019, stifling democracy and silencing dissent. Free speech and political voices must be protected, not suppressed,” National Conference spokesman and Hazratbal MLA Salman Ali Sagar said in a post on X.

Slamming the action, AAP said those raising their voice for people's rights were being treated as a threat.

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