Kashmiri MLA detained for sit-in against Centre

Controversial Independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rasheed was today detained as police foiled his proposed 72-hour-long sit-in to protest the "insensitivity" of the Centre towards Kashmir.

Rasheed was detained along with many of his supporters, a spokesman of his Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) said.

Police swung into action as soon as Rasheed and his supporters started the sit-in at Press Colony here.

He was taken to police station Kothi Bagh, the spokesman said.

The controversial MLA had announced he will hold the 72-hour sit-in against the "insensitivity" of Union government towards Kashmir.