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The arch of those restrictions has been widened to Bhaderwah valley, with all retailers and enterprise institutions shut within the city.
At least eight police personnel, together with two officers, have been injured within the clashes on Tuesday (September 9, 2025). Demonstrations erupted after Malik was detained beneath the PSA and lodged in Kathua jail for allegedly disturbing public order.
“The scenario remained tense all through the night time in Doda district, particularly within the Doda Assembly constituency,” in response to stories.
“Doda city and adjoining areas have been sealed and extra safety personnel have been deployed in delicate areas of the district, together with Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Bhalessa, Chilli Pingal, Kahara, and Thathri,” officers mentioned.
All enterprise institutions and academic establishments have been closed, and other people have been suggested to remain indoors.
“The situation is peaceful. There are no reports of any untoward incidents from anywhere,” a police officer mentioned, including that there aren’t any stories of contemporary protests within the district.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who arrived at Jammu together with senior AAP chief Imran Hussain, instructed reporters that Malik’s detention was “illegal” and “unconstitutional.”
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Singh mentioned, “The section used against terrorists has been slapped on an elected member for raising voice for the people of his constituency. It is very wrong.” “We will fight this injustice on the streets, in Parliament, and, if necessary, in the Supreme Court,” he mentioned whereas accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) authorities and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of concentrating on the AAP by using repressive techniques.
“They have beforehand jailed Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and even me. Today, Mehraj Malik has been imprisoned,” he mentioned.
The AAP chief mentioned they’re in Jammu to satisfy with celebration staff and strategise the following steps of their protest towards “political victimisation.” Authorities in Doda district on Tuesday (September 10, 2025) imposed prohibitory restrictions in view of apprehensions of breach of peace, regulation and order issues, and potential illegal assemblies.
Additional District Magistrate Doda, Anil Kumar Thakur, issued an order stating that the meeting of 4 or extra individuals is prohibited throughout the district till additional orders.
The order additional directs that no particular person shall ship provocative speeches, elevate slogans, or show gestures that will disrupt peace and communal concord. Carrying lathis or sharp-edged weapons in public has additionally been banned.
The Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, has been instructed to make sure strict enforcement of those restrictions in each letter and spirit. Officials warned that any violation of the Prohibitory Order will invite punitive motion beneath related provisions of regulation.
As a consequence, retailers and enterprise institutions remained closed in Doda and Bhaderwah cities in addition to different cities, and visitors remained skinny on the roads. Locals reported web slowdowns, however district authorities denied any restrictions, attributing points to technical restoration work.
Protests had additionally rocked Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, and Kishtwar. The National Conference, PDP, and People’s Conference condemned Malik’s detention, calling it an “assault on democracy.” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had mentioned that Malik posed no risk and termed the PSA detention “unsuitable.”
