Political Leaders Detained on Article 370 Anniversary

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders were placed under house arrest on the fifth anniversary of Article 370's revocation. Offices of PDP and Apni Party were locked amid heightened security. Leaders expressed disapproval on social media, claiming the detentions were unwarranted and illegal.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and other political leaders were reportedly detained at their homes on the fifth anniversary of the reading down of Article 370 of the Constitution, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Amid increased security, Mufti stated that her party's office had been locked down. Similarly, the office of Apni Party was also shut as a precautionary measure, according to sources.

National Conference spokesman Tanvir Sadiq shared on social media that he was placed under house arrest, decrying it as unnecessary and illegal. The detainment has sparked significant backlash on social platforms, highlighting the ongoing political tension in the region since the Centre revoked Article 370 and reorganized Jammu and Kashmir.

(With inputs from agencies.)