Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 15: A journalist, Majid Hyderi, was today arrested for alleged criminal conspiracy and extortion.
Hyderi, who has worked with a number of publications and news portals, is also a regular on TV news channels as a political analyst.
Police said that Majid Hyderi, resident of Peerbagh area of the city, was arrested after police registered a case against him following orders from a local court here.
“FIR No 88/2023 U/S 120-B, 177,386,500 of IPC registered in Sadder PS on basis of order issued by court of JMIC Srinagar. One Majid Hyderi S/o Jahangir Hyderi R/o Peerbagh arrested for criminal conspiracy, intimidation, extortion, giving false information, defamation etc,” Srinagar Police said.
Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti slammed the arrest of the journalist.
“Majid Hyderi’s arrest late last night has exposed the nexus between conmen & certain intelligence agencies. He was dragged from his home like a wanted terrorist without following any legalities. His mother & sister pleaded to see a warrant but this too was denied. This is how journalists who expose scams are accused of intimidation & defamation,” she tweeted.
However, police said that all legal formalities were fulfilled before his arrest. “It is clarified that all legal procedures of formal arrest as mandated by law were fully followed. Family was clearly informed about the order of Hon’ble court regarding this. It is requested to kindly not fall prey to misinformation campaign by vested interests (sic),” Police tweeted.
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