Srinagar, Sep 15 (KNO): Reacting sharply to the booking of Doda MLA under the Public Safety Act (PSA), the targeting of Waqf properties and the prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday launched a scathing attack on the authorities.
He called for fairness, accountability and urgent redressal of issues affecting the people.
On Doda MLA’s PSA detention, CM Omar, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said there was no justification for the move and that the matter could have been resolved without resorting to such a harsh law.
“There was no reason to arrest the Doda MLA under the PSA. I believe he should have accepted his mistake and resolved the issue. The police can continue their investigation and if something wrong is found during the investigation, the MLA can be held accountable,” he said.
The CM said, however, registering a case under PSA at this stage is not justified.
On Waqf properties and the Supreme Court’s observation, Omar said it was “unfortunate” that only one religion’s properties were being targeted under the new law.
He also welcomed the Supreme Court for acknowledging and understanding the sensitivity of the issue, saying the apex court’s intervention was a much-needed step—(KNO)