Srinagar: Three women were briefly detained by the police in Rajbagh, Srinagar, on Sunday while distributing copies of the Holy Quran ahead of Ramzan. The detention sparked concern, with PDP leader and MLA Waheed Para condemning the action as unjust. However, Para later confirmed that the women were safe and released after being questioned, which he clarified was due to identity concerns during their religious activity.
Para had initially urged authorities to ensure that the women were not unnecessarily brought to courts or police stations. He emphasized that the Quran promotes justice and a crime-free society.
Activist Raja Muzaffar also condemned the detention, calling it a violation of international law and religious freedom protections under the United Nations Charter. Muzaffar warned that such actions could escalate tensions and undermine peace efforts in the region.
The women’s release followed a brief interrogation, and they were allowed to resume their religious outreach.
