J&K administration releases two detained PDP leaders

Jammu and Kashmir Administration yesterday released two PDP leaders who were under detention from 5th of August last year since the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of erstwhile state into two union territories. 

A senior officer said, the Police Guard at the houses of PDP leaders Ashraf Mir and Rafiq Mir was lifted yesterday and they can now resume their daily activities. Mr Ashraf was shifted from the MLA Hostel in the last week of November but continued to



remain under preventive detention at his house.

On 30th of December, the Administration released five political leaders, belonging to National Conference and PDP, after authorities were satisfied that they would not be indulging in any agitation or give call for any strike after they are set free. The National Conference had welcomed the decision and said such moves will help in bridging the gap between the government and the people