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High Court summons Srinagar DC over reckless preventive detention order

Rohan IyerSource: newindianexpress.com
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High Court summons Srinagar DC over reckless preventive detention order
High Court summons Srinagar DC over reckless preventive detention orderSource: newindianexpress.com
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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has asked the Srinagar Deputy Commissioner to appear personally and explain a preventive detention order passed under the Public Safety Act. Hearing a petition by Zubair Amin Bangroo, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal stated that the order appeared reckless, lacked specific details, and contained internal inconsistencies. Bangroo was detained over alleged links to terrorist elements and providing them logistical support.

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