L-G responsible for situation in Doda: Farooq after protests over MLA's arrest

The law and order machinery is under the control of the L-G, said NC chief

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Srinagar, Updated At : 03:45 AM Sep 11, 2025 IST

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah. FILE

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will be responsible for situation in Doda, which has been in a restive state since the arrest of MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act.

"The law and order machinery is under the control of the L-G, he shall be responsible for what is happening in Doda," Abdullah told reporters in Baramulla district.

The former chief minister was responding to a question about protests against Malik's arrest and the present situation in Doda.

Asked if a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly should be convened over the Doda MLA's arrest, Abdullah said it was for the Speaker to decide.

On Monday, Malik was detained under PSA and lodged in Kathua jail. Protests have broken out in several parts of the Chenab region, which includes Doda, in Malik's support.

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L-G responsible for situation in Doda: Farooq after protests over MLA's arrest

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