Anantnag Man Booked Under PSA Over Alleged Involvement in Multiple Criminal Cases

Suhail Khan

Anantnag, Nov 9: Anantnag Police have booked a man under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, citing his alleged repeated involvement in criminal activities and conduct prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, officials said on Monday.

The accused, identified as Raoof Ahmad Wani, alias Dr Fahim and Raoof Kasab, a resident of Khudhamam village in Dooru, has been detained under the preventive law.

Police said the accused was allegedly involved in several criminal cases registered at police stations in Dooru and Achabal, involving charges of cheating, fraud, criminal intimidation and other offences.

The preventive action was initiated to prevent activities allegedly detrimental to public order and ensure the safety and security of the general public, police said.

Anantnag Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and public order, adding that strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in activities threatening public safety the police spokesperson further added.