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Special Correspondent, Peer Ashaq Mushtaq 10639

Journalist Fahad Shah ‘re-arrested’ hours after court granted bail

Incarcerated journalist Fahad Shah, 33, editor of the news portal ‘Kashmir Walla’, was granted bail by a local court on Saturday but was “re-arrested” in another case in south Kashmir.

Earlier in the day, a Special Court in Pulwama granted an interim bail to Mr. Shah, who was arrested on February 4 for “uploading anti-national content, including photographs, videos and posts with criminal intention to create fear among public”. He was booked under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

“The majesty of law has been upheld; the Special Court designated under the NIA act admitted to interim bail. The administration couldn’t dominate maliciously, while the judiciary rescued him courageously. Thank you for the support from every corner and everyone,” said Umair Ronga, lawyer of Mr. Shah, in a tweet.

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