South Asia Human Rights Journalist Association

Srinagar, December 22, 2019: A 65-year old member of Jamat-e-Islamia Jammu and Kashmir died in Naini central jail Allahabad Jail in Indiaon Saturday  who was detained by authorities under draconian law Public Safety Act (PSA)  in July , 2019  and was shifted to Allahabad Jail,in India. The victim was identified as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat (65) son of Mohammad Sultan Bhat of Kulangam, Handwara.
A family member of the deceased told over phone that Bhat was arrested on July 10 by Police Post Chogal and then shifted to Police Station Mattan, Islamabad. “Two days later, he was shifted to Allahabad Jail India. On Saturday, we were informed by the police about his death,” he said and added family has gone to Allahabad to receive the body of the deceased.