Srinagar, In a recent operation in Bandipora, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian police have detained three individuals under the Public Safety Act (PSA), a law frequently criticized for its broad and ambiguous criteria for detention. The individuals, identified as Sheikh Danish Mushtaq, Gulam Mohmmad Waza, and Mohammad Amin Rather, have been accused of engaging in activities against the Indian state and subsequently relocated to Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu for detention.

According to Kashmir Media Service, a police spokesperson stated that the trio was booked under the PSA for their alleged involvement in anti-India activities. The PSA, often referred to as a “black law” by critics, allows for the detention of individuals without trial for extended periods, raising concerns among human rights organizations about its use and the potential for abuse in suppressing dissent in the region.

The detention of Sheikh Danish Mushtaq, Gulam Mohmmad Waza, and Mohammad Amin Rather under the PSA highlights ongoing tensions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the application of such laws has been a point of contention between Indian authorities and local populations, as well as international human rights groups advocating for the rights and freedoms of Kashmiri people.

This development comes amid continued scrutiny of India’s handling of the situation in Kashmir, with calls from various quarters for the Indian government to ensure the protection of human rights and to engage in dialogue to resolve the longstanding issues in the region.