Srinagar, Sept, 23 (KNS): J& K Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) has termed the detention of noted human rights activist Khurram Parvez on legal ground as he Khurama Parevez, according to JKCCS, was neither produced before the Deputy Commissioner, nor were the grounds read out to him as required under law before issuing warrant.
The statement issued by JKCCS to KNS said “the FIRs mentioned are all for offenses usually invoked against 'stone pelters'. Mr. Khurram Parvez has never received any intimation prior to this of pending complaints or investigations from any Srinagar Police Station and nor has he signed or executed any personal bond or surety in regard to any of these cases or any other case”.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
While saying that “the documents dated 21.9.2016 make no mention of the fact that Khurram Parvez was released from detention by judicial orders of the Principal District & Sessions Judge,Srinagar on 20.9.2016, JKCCS statement reads “ they (Government) present absolutely no evidence of the alarmist and false charges made out in the police dossier of running "secessionist camps" etc”. “Khurram Parvez's human rights work has universally been recognized and awarded and this is an attempt to punish and intimidate him and all civil society and civil rights activists in Kashmir”, statement reads further. (KNS)