Police Foils Protest in Srinagar; MP Sanjay Singh Placed Under House Arrest

Srinagar, Sep 11: Police prevented AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh from holding a protest in Srinagar over the detention of his party MLA, Mehraj Malik, under the Public Safety Act (PSA), and placed him under house arrest. Officers locked the gates of the Circuit House, barring National Conference president Farooq Abdullah from meeting Singh.

Protest Foiled & Restrictions Imposed

Sanjay Singh was scheduled to hold a protest, but the police locked access to the Circuit House in Srinagar’s city centre to stop both the protest and the planned meeting with Farooq Abdullah. AAP workers were also detained, and security forces restricted movement around the premises.

Farooq Abdullah Speaks Out

Farooq Abdullah criticized the action, calling it a violation of democratic freedoms. He said no threat was posed and that the authorities should allow peaceful dissent within constitutional boundaries.

Singh’s Side of the Story

MP Sanjay Singh, asserting his rights, questioned the legality of his confinement. He reportedly tried to climb the locked gate to demand entry and said that as an MP, he should not be barred without due process.

Political Reactions & Concerns

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the actions, calling Singh's house arrest “illegal, undemocratic, and harmful to democracy.” He also criticized the frequent use of restrictive orders and the PSA, urging the government to follow constitutional norms.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read original)

Labels: Sanjay Singh, Protest, House Arrest, PSA, Political Freedoms, Srinagar

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