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Omar Abdullah under Public Safety Act for his 'influence' over voters

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti accused of pro-separatist stand, says dossier

Farooq Abdullah
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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah’s “considerable influence” over people, including the ability to attract voters to polling booths despite poll boycott calls and the potential for channelling energies of public for any cause, has been cited in support of his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA).
 
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has been accused of making
 
anti-national statements and extending support to organisations such as the Jamaat-e-Islamia of the state, which has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
 
The PSA dossier prepared by the police against Omar, who had served

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