‘Is Demanding a Hospital a Crime?’ Kejriwal and Omar Abdullah Slam Detention of AAP MLA Under PSA

New Delhi / Srinagar, Sept 8: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticised the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA), calling it an unjust use of power. Malik, representing Doda, was booked under PSA on Monday and shifted to Bhaderwah jail.

Kejriwal’s Scathing Response

Kejriwal questioned: “Is demanding a hospital for your area such a grave crime that an elected MLA must be jailed for it?” He praised Malik as the “lion of AAP” and asserted that no threats or jail terms could cow AAP fighters.

Omar Abdullah’s Strong Condemnation

Omar Abdullah called the PSA “discredited,” saying there was “no justification” for using it against an elected representative who poses no threat to public safety. He warned that such actions erode public trust in democracy under an unelected administration.

Political Fallout and Context

Malik is the first sitting MLA detained under PSA in J&K. He was held amid protests by government employees who accused him of defaming the Deputy Commissioner during a flash flood relief visit. The PSA permits preventive detention for up to two years without trial in cases considered disruptive to public order.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read original)

Labels: PSA Detention, Mehraj Malik, Arvind Kejriwal, Omar Abdullah, Political Protest

Tags: #PSA #MehrajMalik #AAP #CCM #PublicSafetyAct

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