3 booked under PSA for subversive activities in Sopore

Sopore, Jun 27: Police in north Kashmir’s Sopore have booked three individuals under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in activities deemed a threat to the security and sovereignty of the Union Territory.

The trio—identified as Irfan Mohi-Ud-din Dar, son of Gh. Mohi-Ud-din Dar of Sangrampora Sopore; Mohd Asif Khan, son of Ab. Rehman Khan of Harwan Bomai; and Gowhar Maqbool Rather, son of Mohd Maqbool Rather of Hardushiva Zaingeer—were detained following sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering. According to police officials, the individuals were allegedly using encrypted VoIP platforms and VPN networks to communicate with terrorist handlers across the border.

“Despite multiple FIRs already registered against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the three reportedly continued to engage in subversive activities, including covertly motivating local youth into anti-national actions,” he said.

“Detention orders were issued by the competent authority after the preparation of detailed dossiers.”

All three have been shifted to Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu.

“This action underscores Sopore Police’s zero-tolerance approach toward anti-national elements,” an official statement said. “We are watching. Any individual attempting to disrupt peace or security will face the full weight of the law.”

Police also thanked Sopore’s “peace-loving citizens” for their continued cooperation and urged the public to remain vigilant in preserving the hard-earned peace in the valley.