Hajin: A police party was forced to release a political prisoner on Monday after hundreds of people gheraoed a police vehicle in Hajin area of North Kashmirs Bandipore district.
Eyewitnesses said that a police party headed by SHO Hajin arrested District President Bandipora for Masarat Aalam led Muslim League Showkat Hakim after raiding his Paribal residence in Hajin town on Monday morning.
Witnesses added that soon after the news about Showkat Hakims arrest spread in the area, hundreds of people from Hajin area blocked the road and forcibly stopped the police vehicle carrying Hakim to police station. Agitated people amid pro-feedom slogans cornered the police vehicle to ensure the release of Muslim League leader. Policemen had no option except retreat from the scene. People managed to take Showkat Hakim along with them, said an eyewitness.
Reports said that agitated people did not resort to violence and gave a safe passage to police vehicle after releasing separatist leader.
Confirming the incident, a police official said that a case has been registered against the trouble-makers and action will be initiated against them under law. (CNS)
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