National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah received unexpected support on Thursday from his political adversary, senior PDP leader Muzaffar Hussian Baig, who criticised the government for slapping the stringent Public Safety Act against the former chief minister, saying that he always stood for India.
He said Abdullah was initially detained under Section 107 of the RPC (now IPC), but was later booked under the PSA after MDMK leader Vaiko had filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking that the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar be produced before a court.
The Public Safety Act enables authorities to detain any individual for up to two years without trial.
"Under 107 IPC, people are being arrested for any law and order problem. Those who took oath of the Indian constitution, stood up against Hurriyat while their family members were killed by militants have been arrested. Why don't you leave them? If you have some proof of their involvement in militancy or law and order, then put them in jail
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