SaralnamaAAP MLA Mehraj Malik was arrested under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir. He was sent to Bhaderwah jail for allegedly disturbing public order. Many political leaders condemned the arrest, calling it undemocratic. They said using PSA against an elected representative is wrong. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said Malik was jailed for demanding a hospital. Omar Abdullah called PSA a 'discredited law'. The BJP welcomed the arrest, calling Malik a 'repeat offender'. They said he used abusive language against the public and officials. To protest an arrest, citizens can write to authorities or join peaceful demonstrations. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 09:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- AAP MLA Mehraj Malik was arrested under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir
- He was sent to Bhaderwah jail for allegedly disturbing public order
- Many political leaders condemned the arrest, calling it undemocratic