Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld the preventive detention of a man, accused of smuggling bovine animals, citing concerns over public order and religious sentiments.
Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, in her ruling, underscored that such activities have the potential to disrupt public order and inflame religious sentiments, warranting the application of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA).
The accused Shakeel Muhammad was detained in March 2024 under the Public Safety Act for allegedly smuggling cattle. His mother had filed a petition challenging his detention, alleging procedural irregularities and lack of justification.
The court found that Shakeel’s alleged activities had the potential to disturb public order, justifying his detention. Additionally, it determined that procedural safeguards were followed during detention, and the detention order was read out to Shakeel in the language, which he understood.
The Jammu and Kashmir government represented by the Additional Advocate General Rajesh Thappa argued that Shakeel was a habitual offender involved in various crimes, including stabbing, rioting, and bovine smuggling, spreading terror among peace-loving citizens.
The High Court dismissed the petition, upholding Shakeel’s preventive detention. (KNT)
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