Release Omar Abdullah Soon: SC Orders Center

  • The SC asked Centre if it plans to release former J&K CM Omar Abdullah from detention. 
  • The SC said, "If you are releasing Omar Abdullah release him soon, or we will hear his sister’s plea against his detention on merit."
  • Omar Abdullah was in detention for six months after which the govt continued his detention and slapped PSA. 
  • Terming this decision as 'unconstitutional' Omar Abdullah's sister said it violated fundamental rights and filed a Habeas Corpus petition.
  • Earlier this month, Omar's father, Farooq Abdullah, walked out of his residence 7 months after he was put under detention following the abrogation of Article 370 by the central government.
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