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Detained Kashmir journalist released on bond

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Press Trust of India Srinagar

A Kashmir-based journalist, who was apprehended by security forces Thursday night, has been released on a bond, officials said on Friday.

Irfan Malik, a correspondent with the Greater Kashmir newspaper, was detained from his home in Tral in Pulwama district.

He was questioned and has been released after signing a bond, they said.

It was not immediately know as to why was he detained.

Officials, however, said a bond is taken from those who indulge in anti-social activities.

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First Published: Aug 16 2019 | 6:25 PM IST

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