Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendera Modi’s visit to Kashmir, authorities on Friday placed some senior separatist leaders under house arrest while the JKLF chairman Yasin Malik was detained in early morning raids at his residence.
Those who have been confined to their residences include Hurriyat Conference Jammu and Kashmir (HCJK) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, Hurriyat (M) leader Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Hurriyat Conference (G) leader Mohammad Ashraf Sehraie, Hurriyat (G) leader Ayaz Akbar and Hurriyat (G) leader Altaf Shah. Pertinently, Syed Ali Geelani, chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) is already under house detention for the last over two months. The DGP K Rajindera Kumar told KNS on Thursday that the decision has been taken by the local administration after assessment of the situation. “These decisions are taken by the local administration after thorough assessment of the situation on ground,” he added.