Freelance journalist Irfan Mehraj arrested in India-administered Kashmir by National Investigation Agency in 'terror funding' case
Irfan Mehraj’s arrest was condemned by many in Kashmir, including journalists, who termed his arrest as a measure to silence the press in Kashmir.
“Following comprehensive investigations into the NGO Terror funding case registered in October 2020, the National Investigation Agency arrested Irfan Mehraj from Srinagar yesterday ,” the spokesman said. “We came to know about it later that he has been arrested and taken to Delhi,” the family member said.The case dates back to October 2020.Incarcerated Kashmir human rights activist Khurram Parvez is also an accused in the same case and has been in jail since 2021.
“Involvement of some Valley based NGOs, Trusts and Societies in funding of terror related activities is being probed in this case,” it said.Mehraj’s arrest was also condemned by many in Kashmir, including journalists, who termed his arrest as a measure to silence the press in Kashmir.
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