Srinagar: Indian police have arrested two Kashmiris in the Kupwara district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The arrests took place in the Kralpora area during a routine checkpoint operation known locally as a naka.
The individuals detained have been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Najar and Muneer Ahmad Sheikh. According to officials, pro-freedom posters were found on their mobile phones, which were seized during the arrest, along with an additional mobile device.
The police have charged both men under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), a legal measure that has been criticized for its stringent provisions. Authorities have stated that a further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
The details of the arrest and the subsequent charges were reported by the Kashmir Media Service, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.