Jammu, Apr 28: Family members of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik and party leaders on Tuesday welcomed his release, terming it a “victory of truth” and reaffirmed their commitment to public welfare in Jammu and Kashmir.
Malik’s father Shammas Din expressed satisfaction, saying his son has always worked for the people.
“He is my son and he is here for the people and their happiness. People are watching everything, it is victory of truth. It is victory of the people,” he said.
Malik, who is also the AAP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit president, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in September for allegedly disturbing public order and was subsequently lodged in Kathua jail.
The high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday quashed his preventive detention, holding that the order issued by the Doda district magistrate was legally unsustainable and based on “non-application of mind”.
Din said that despite difficulties, the family remained committed and engaged with the public.
Referring to the support from people across regions like Doda and Ramban, he said many had travelled long distances to show solidarity.
“Truth always wins. The one above is watching everything. Even if people say different things, ultimately truth prevails,” Din said, adding that the situation has now become clear.
Delhi Ballimaran AAP MLA Imran Hussain, who had come here to welcome Malik, thanked the judiciary for quashing the case.
“I sincerely thank the court for bringing out the truth and dismissing the baseless case that had been imposed unjustly,” he said.
Hussain congratulated Malik, his family, and the people of the region, particularly in Kashmir, calling the development significant.
The AAP leader also alleged that attempts were made to suppress public voices. “Those who raised issues of the people were targeted. This is not right and accountability must be ensured,” he said.
Without naming individuals, he claimed that those speaking against the ruling establishment face similar challenges.
“If someone raises the voice of truth and stands for the people, they are treated in the same way,” he added.
Both the family and party leaders reiterated that Malik’s struggle has been for public welfare and would continue in the coming days. (PTI)
