Srinagar journalist arrested
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 30 October 2021
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Manan Gulzar Dar, a 24-year-old freelance journalist, was arrested by Indian security forces. He is accused of being part of a conspiracy to radicalize youths.Summary
SRINAGAR—Indian security forces have arrested a young freelance journalist in connection with a militant conspiracy case, local media reported.
Manan Gulzar Dar, 24, who has adopted the name Muhammad Manan for his professional work, was summoned to the police station in Srinagar's Batamaloo locality on October 10.
A photojournalist by profession, one of Dar's images from the aftermath of an encounter in Srinagar in July this year was featured in the Guardian's 'Twenty photographs of the week' section.
A senior police officer told media that Manan was part of a "conspiracy orchestrated in Pakistan" to "radicalise impressionable youths" and give them "arms training" for carrying out "terrorist acts" and "waging war against the government of India."
Key Points
- Freelance journalist Manan Gulzar Dar arrested in Srinagar.
- Accused of involvement in a militant conspiracy case.
- Claims of orchestrating radicalization and arms training from Pakistan.
- His work featured in the Guardian's photography section.
- Arrest highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
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