Mehraj Malik

First sitting MLA in J&K detained under PSA for allegedly abusing officer

In a first for J&K, sitting MLA Mehraj Din Malik of the AAP has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly using derogatory language against a district officer. The detention has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders, with AAP and other parties condemning the move as an attack on democratic dissent and freedom of expression. Sep 8, 2025
Ganesh Visarjan violence in K'taka town: Everything under control, asserts Minister

Ganesh Visarjan violence in K'taka town: Everything under control, asserts Minister

Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, the district in-charge Minister for Mandya, stated at the Vidhana Soudha, "Immediately after lodging the FIR, 21 accused persons, who are Muslims, have been arrested. Two to three persons are outsiders, but their identity is not yet confirmed. No cases have been lodged against Hindus, and no Hindus have been arrested." Sep 8, 2025

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