Indian Troops Detain Two Youth in Baramulla Under Public Safety Act

Srinagar, In a recent security operation in Baramulla district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops arrested two local youth. The arrests took place during a cordon and search operation in the Rafiabad area, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the detained youth were arrested and subsequently booked under the controversial Public Safety Act, a law often referred to by critics as a “black law” due to its stringent provisions for detention without trial. The Indian military has labeled the individuals as overground workers who they allege are involved in activities supporting Kashmiri independence, which the Indian government views as anti-national.

The case highlights the continued use of the Public Safety Act in the region, which human rights organizations and local political groups have criticized for its potential to suppress dissent and curtail civil liberties under the guise of maintaining public order.