Tribal leaders, PDP demand release of arrested nomadic community leader Talib Hussain in Jammu
Tribal leaders and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) are calling for the release of Choudhary Talib Hussain, a tribal leader arrested by J&K Police during a protest against the demolition of tribal structures. The police cited allegations of stone-pelting and obstruction of duty as reasons for the arrest. PDP leader Iltija Mufti condemned the arrest, arguing it reflects a troubling intolerance towards dissent and undermines democratic values.
- ▪Choudhary Talib Hussain was arrested following a clash during an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu.
- ▪The police registered an FIR after alleged stone-pelting and provocative speeches during an unauthorized protest.
- ▪PDP leader Iltija Mufti criticized the arrest as an attack on democratic expression and called for Hussain's immediate release.
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Tribal leaders and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) demanded the release of tribal leader Choudhary Talib Hussain, who the J&K Police arrested on Monday (June 1, 2026) following a clash at the site in Jammu where the authorities carried out demolitions of 32 structures of tribal community during “anti-encroachment drive” on May 19. A police spokesman said they registered a First Information Report (FIR) at Jammu’s Bandi Ragoora after alleged stone-pelting, obstruction of duty, and provocative speeches by Talib Hussain during an unauthorised protest. “Aerial warning shots were fired, and an investigation is underway,” said the police.Mr.
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