Jammu: A young man from the Rajouri district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir has been detained under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA) for activities linked to his advocacy for self-determination, a right recognized by the United Nations.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the individual, Mohammad Aslam from Khoriwali-Darhal village, was taken into custody following an order from the district magistrate and is currently held in the district jail. The police have cited his continued engagement in what they deem unlawful pro-freedom activities as the reason for his arrest, claiming these actions pose a serious threat to local peace and order.
Aslam had been previously involved in a legal case in 2012, registered at Thanamandi police station under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In light of his ongoing activities, the Rajouri district police office compiled a detailed dossier that was submitted to the district magistrate, ultimately leading to his detention under the PSA. This incident is part of a wider pattern cited by observers and human rights advocates, who argue that the Indian government frequently uses such laws to suppress political dissent in Kashmir by incarcerating young activists without trial.