Budhal Erupts Peaceful Protest Over Detention of MLA Doda Mehraj Malik  Under PSA ; Memorandum Submitted, Leaders Warn of Raj Bhawan March

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BUDHAL-RAJOURI SEPT 09:-A massive peaceful protest was held today in Budhal, District of Rajouri, against the illegal arrest and detention of MLA Doda Mehraj Malik under Public Safety Act (PSA)

The Protest Organized by local residents, the demonstration began at 11:00 AM and was conducted in a lawful and non-violent manner, asserting the people’s constitutional right to peaceful assembly and free expression.

The protest was led by senior political figures including Mohammad Farooq Inqlabi (Senior Leader, Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party – PDP) and Waqar Lone (Senior Leader, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference – NC). Prominent local leaders and speakers including Mohd Zaid Sagar, Sajjad Owaisi, Shakil Thaker, Manzoor Malik, and Rayaz Naik — also addressed the gathering, strongly condemning the use of PSA against an elected representative and calling it a gross misuse of power and a direct assault on democracy in Jammu & Kashmir.

Following the protest, the leaders submitted a formal memorandum to Tehsildar Kotranka, who was present on the spot, demanding the immediate revocation of the PSA imposed on Mr. Mehraj Malik. The memorandum, addressed to the Hon’ble Home Minister of India, called for a fair and transparent review of Mr. Malik’s detention, protection of democratic rights, and an end to the misuse of laws like the PSA against dissenting or elected voices.

Protesters further warned that if the PSA is not revoked promptly, they will intensify their movement and march towards Raj Bhawan for a ‘gehraav’ (encirclement protest) to demand justice and democratic accountability. The people of Budhal have urged the central government to take immediate action to restore constitutional values and democratic faith in the region.