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Crime
Indian Police Detain Two More Kashmiris in Controversial UAPA Case
✍️ Kashmir Media Service
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:06 AM
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Indian security forces have arrested two additional residents of Kashmir in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which critics label as fabricated.
Indian police have taken two more individuals into custody in Jammu and Kashmir, adding to the ongoing legal proceedings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The arrests have been characterized by local media and rights groups as part of a fabricated case, highlighting the continued use of stringent security laws in the region.
The UAPA is a central law in India that allows for the detention of individuals suspected of engaging in unlawful activities, including terrorism. Critics often argue that the law is frequently misused in Jammu and Kashmir to target political dissent and civil society members.
This latest development underscores the persistent tensions surrounding law enforcement actions in the valley. The police have not released detailed information regarding the specific charges against the newly detained individuals, but the case remains a focal point for legal and human rights discussions in the area.
The UAPA is a central law in India that allows for the detention of individuals suspected of engaging in unlawful activities, including terrorism. Critics often argue that the law is frequently misused in Jammu and Kashmir to target political dissent and civil society members.
This latest development underscores the persistent tensions surrounding law enforcement actions in the valley. The police have not released detailed information regarding the specific charges against the newly detained individuals, but the case remains a focal point for legal and human rights discussions in the area.