in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, in advertisements published in the local dailies, the Indian police have warned the social media users of cases under draconian law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). According to Kashmir Media Service, the advertisements have been published on the front page of three main local newspapers.
The main motive behind the advertisements is to intimidate the freedom-loving Kashmiris and force them not to highlight the Indian forces’ acts of state terrorism. Under the UAPA, investigative agencies may get 180 days to probe a case, compared to 60 to 90 days under ordinary criminal law, which means that for certain offences, the accused is eligible to apply for bail only after six months.—KMS
