SPO from Kulgam district arrested for glorifying terrorism

Srinagar, April 16

A woman special police officer (SPO) from Kulgam district has been arrested for “glorifying terrorism and obstructing” government officials in the discharge of their duty, a police spokesman said on Friday. Her services have been terminated.

Saima Akhter, a resident of Frisal area, has been arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The police said security personnel launched a search operation in Karewa Mohallah in Frisal village on a specific input regarding the presence of militants on Wednesday when she resisted the search party, turned violent and uttered statements glorifying violent actions of terrorists, the spokesman said.

Akhter captured a video on her phone and uploaded it on social media platforms for dissemination “with the intent of disrupting the search operation”, he added.

Meanwhile, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, reacting to the development, said, “When it comes to cruelty, even women aren't spared in Naya Kashmir.” — PTI

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