PSA Detentions: A Saga of Mistaken Identities and Vague Allegations
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the detention of Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie, who was mistakenly imprisoned under the Public Safety Act.
Despite the court's ruling, Imtiyaz remains in jail, separated from his newborn son and unable to attend his mother's funeral.
The case highlights systemic issues with PSA detentions, often based on
vague allegationsand mistaken identities.
In Imtiyaz's case, police in Anantnag detained him on April 15, 2024, taking him away from his home as his family prepared for Shab-e-Qadr prayers.
Six weeks after the court's ruling, Imtiyaz continues to languish in jail, a victim of a system that allows imprisonment without trial for up to two years.
Author's summary: Systemic issues plague PSA detentions in Jammu and Kashmir.