Why were Shia mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-Palestine, anti-Israel slogans at a Muharram procession in Srinagar
Understanding the situation leading to booking of Shia mourners under UAPA in Srinagar.
- The use of slogans supporting Palestine and denouncing Israel may have been seen as inciting violence or creating communal tensions in the region.
- The Indian government considers Kashmir a sensitive region and closely monitors any activities that have the potential to disrupt peace and security.
- In recent years, there have been instances of clashes and violence during Muharram processions in Kashmir, which may have prompted authorities to take strict action.
- The booking under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is a stringent measure used to curb activities deemed as threats to national security.
- The authorities may have perceived the slogans as a potential threat to law and order, leading to the enforcement of UAPA against the Shia mourners.
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