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Two Suspected Criminals Detained Under Public Safety Act in Jammu and Udhampur

Authorities invoke stringent detention law to address repeated offenses, citing threats to public order and security.

Overview

  • Jammu and Kashmir authorities detained two individuals under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on April 18, 2025, following orders from the Udhampur district magistrate.
  • Lakhit Ali alias Liaqat, a cattle smuggler from Sira Manjla village, was detained due to multiple cases of cattle smuggling and his alleged disruption of public peace.
  • Raman Kumar, a resident of Kathar village and a repeat offender with a history of violent crimes, was also detained under the PSA after routine legal measures failed to curb his activities.
  • Both detainees have multiple FIRs registered against them and are currently lodged in Udhampur district jail pending further administrative review.
  • The PSA allows preventive detention without charge or trial for up to two years, a measure often criticized for civil liberties concerns but defended by officials as necessary for maintaining public security.