Father of Detained AAP MLA Hospitalised, Apologises For Son’s Remarks, Seeks His Release

Jammu, Sept 11: Shamas Udin Malik, father of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, was briefly hospitalised due to stress and weakness following his son's detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). After recovery, he apologised for his son’s language towards the deputy commissioner and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to revoke the charges and secure his son’s release.

Health & Apology

Shamas Udin Malik was rushed to hospital after collapsing at his Gandhinagar residence, reportedly exhausted from travel and the emotional strain of his son’s detention. Upon release, he called a media address and said, “I apologise for whatever Mehraj has done, and for any language he used that might have hurt anyone.”

Request to Authorities

He also requested the government authorities — both at the UT level and in the Centre — to consider scrapping the PSA charges. “I want nothing else, only my son back,” he said. Malik emphasised that his son was the voice of the less privileged, not a wrongdoer.

Public Display & Emotional Toll

Family members, including Aayan Malik, said Shamas had been unable to eat or rest properly for days. He had sought to meet the Lieutenant Governor, but was reportedly not allowed. Despite feeling weak, he expressed strong hope in justice from both state and central leadership.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read Original)

Labels: AAP MLA, Mehraj Malik, PSA, Jammu & Kashmir, Political Controversy

Tags: #MehrajMalik #AAP #PSA #ReleaseAppeal #DailyExcelsior

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