Kashmir Man Jailed For Saying He 'Can't Have Expectations From Non-Local Officers'

A Kashmiri man was arrested for allegedly "promoting enmity" during a public hearing durbar held organised by Lieutenant Governor, on June 10. While addressing Farooq Khan an advisor to the LG, Sajad Rashid Sofi said that he has no hope from non-native officers. This infuriated Ganderbal DC Krittika Jyotsna who strongly objected. However, Mr Sofi was arrested by the Safapora Police officials and charged with section 153A.