Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 14: Police today restricted the movement of protected persons and VIPs on National Highway in view of the adverse inputs on the 2nd anniversary of Pulwama attack.
Police in a Tweet said that the movement of protected persons and VIPs has been discouraged in view of the adverse inputs on the 2nd anniversary of Lethpora attack after former Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah claimed that he, his father and family have been put under house arrest.
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“Today is 2nd Anniversary of dreaded Lethpora terror incident. There shall be no ROP on ground. Due to adverse inputs, movement of VIPs/Protected Persons has been discouraged and all concerned were informed in advance NOT to plan a tour today,” Srinagar police Tweeted.
Omar Abdullah, in a tweet, said that he and his father were locked up in their home and his sister along with her kids was also locked up in their home.
“This is the “naya/new J&K” after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It’s bad enough they’ve locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they’ve locked my sister & her kids in their home as well,” he Tweeted.
In another tweet, he said, “Chalo, your new model of democracy means that we are kept in our homes without explanation but on top of that the staff that works in the house aren’t being allowed in and then you are surprised that I’m still angry & bitter.”
In reply to Srinagar police’s Tweet, Omar said “I’m not even sure if this is actually a police Twitter handle since it’s not verified but assuming it is – please tell me under which law you have detained me in my home today? You can advise me not to leave my house but you can’t force me to stay in using security as an excuse.”
In another tweet, he asked about the written communication, informing him about the restrictions being put in place.
“Please share the written communication address to me & acknowledged by me (or my office) informing us in advance of these restrictions. Surely this anniversary didn’t come as a surprise to the administration,” he wrote.
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