Karachi, In a recent operation in Srinagar, Indian police have arrested three Kashmiri youth, sparking controversy over their innocence. The arrest, made during a cordon and search operation, has been met with claims from local residents asserting the youths’ innocence, in contrast to the police’s allegations.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the arrested individuals, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Khanday, Danish Ahmad Mala, and Mehnan Khan, were apprehended in Hamdaniya Colony and Rainawari areas of Srinagar. The police conducted a cordon and search operation leading to these arrests.

The police have justified the detention of these youth by alleging that they were active members of a mujahid organization and were found in possession of arms and ammunition at the time of arrest. However, this claim has been contested by local people, who have voiced that the three youth were innocent and not involved in any such activities.

The arrests have raised questions and concerns about the process and basis of such operations, especially in a region like Kashmir, where the issues of security and human rights are deeply intertwined. The differing narratives between the police’s claims and the local community’s assertions highlight the complexities and sensitivities involved in security operations in the region.

The situation in Srinagar underscores the ongoing tensions in Kashmir, where the intersection of security, politics, and community relations continues to be a point of contention and debate.