Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan, detained in 2018 on militancy charges, was released from jail after the Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed his detention.
Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan, detained since 2018 on militancy charges, was released from Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district jail after over five years. The Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act, citing procedural lapses. Sultan's case raised concerns about press freedom and human rights violations, and his release is seen as a victory for advocates of justice and freedom of expression.
February 29, 2024
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