J&K ex-CM Omar Abdullah released from detention after nearly 8 months
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was, on Tuesday, released from detainment after almost 8 months following the official cancellation of Public Safety Act (PSA) charges, officials said. He along with Mehbooba Mufti was detained under PSA.
Omar Abdullah had spent 232 days in detention he, along with his father Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, was detained on 5th August, after the centre abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two union territories.
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Ex-CM Omar Abdullah released from detention after nearly 8 months following revocation of Public Safety Act (PSA) charges: Officials
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As claimed by reports, while Farooq Abdullah was detained in Gupkar house, Omar was under detention at Hari Niwas. Furthermore, reports suggest that Mehbooba Mufti, who was earlier detained at Chesmashahi huts, was later moved to a government accommodation in Srinagar.
The government had also cut down internet and telecom services and deployed thousands of armed forces into the valley to avert a fierce counteraction opposed to its moves, because of which, the valley came up against a huge communication problems in 2019.
Farooq Abdullah was released in 13th March. Soon after he was released, the National Conference leader thanked the political leaders who spoke against the prolonged detention of Kashmiri politicians.
On 17th September, last year, the authorities had slapped PSA on Farooq Abdullah without a trial. He was charged with “disturbing public order” under the draconian law. However, the order was revoked, leading to his release.
First published: 24 March 2020, 13:15 IST