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Prevented from protesting against MLA Malik’s PSA detention: AAP MP

Srinagar, Sept 11 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh today alleged that he was not allowed to leave his Srinagar guest house to protest against the detention of Doda MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Malik's detention under stringent PSA has triggered a major political row in Jammu and Kashmir. Except for the BJP, almost all major political parties have condemned the move, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warning that such actions erode people’s faith in democratic institutions.
In a video posted on X, Singh showed the gate of the guest house shut with policemen stationed outside, and he was seen questioning police over the restrictions. Later, Singh alleged that he and his colleagues were prevented from holding a press conference.
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