J&K Admin On Release Of Politicians In Kashmir

Political leaders from Kashmir who are under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 will be released soon, Jammu and Kashmir administration said on Thursday. When questioned about the timeline for the release of political prisoners in Kashmir, Farooq Khan, advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik said: “Yes, one by one after analysis of every individual, they (leaders) will be released.”
The leaders of Jammu and Kashmir political parties were placed under detention following the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre on August 5. On being asked about the increased activity of the police and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, Khan said that it was not due to any special kind of terrorist threat but was more of a preventive measure. “The administration has taken preventive measures by increasing its activity in the region. All forces including police, Army, BSF are on alert and will continue to give fitting reply to the terrorists,” he said.