Srinagar, Oct 25: Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday detained Hatif Bilal Sofi, a resident of Arampora, under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and lodged him at District Jail Anantnag.

Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi, is linked to a criminal case involving alleged offences of murder, criminal conspiracy, offences related to explosives and arms, and activities punishable under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), police said.
The detention warrant was executed in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure, according to police.
Baramulla Police said they would continue to take legal action to maintain law and order and address threats to public safety and security.