Over 4,500 persons illegally detained under draconian law, Public Safety Act, since repeal of special status of the territory by the Indian government on 5th August.
Hurriyat leaders, political workers, traders, lawyers, social activists and youth were detained under the act.
Principal Secretary of occupied Kashmir, Rohit Kansal, confirmed to media that over 4,500 people have been arrested under the PSA.
Meanwhile, the curfew and communication blackout continue in valleys of Kashmir on the 27th consecutive day where people are facing acute shortage of essential commodities including baby food and life-saving medicines.
The Kashmir valley remains cut off from the rest of the world since August 05 due to continued blockade and suspension of internet, mobile and landline services and closing of TV channels. printing of local newspapers remains suspended while schools shut.
