Seven students from Sher-e-Kashmir Agriculture University in Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested for celebrating India’s defeat in the cricket World Cup finals and chanting pro-Pakistan slogans. The students were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which is a stringent anti-terror law.
The arrests came after a complaint was filed by another student who claimed that the accused had threatened a non-local student and raised pro-Pakistan slogans. The incident took place at the students’ hostel in the university’s Shuhama campus in Ganderbal.
India lost the World Cup title clash to Australia by six wickets in Ahmedabad on November 19. The celebration of India’s defeat and the chanting of pro-Pakistan slogans by the seven accused have sparked controversy and led to their arrest under the UAPA.
The UAPA is a law that aims to prevent unlawful activities and provides authorities with extensive powers to deal with terrorist activities. Its provisions include the ability to detain suspects without charge for up to 180 days and the admissibility of confessions made to police officers as evidence in court.
The incident has raised concerns about the growing tension between India and Pakistan and the influence it may have on the youth. It also highlights the need for authorities to monitor and address any provocative actions or statements that may further fuel the conflict.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the case will be handled and what consequences the accused will face for their actions.
