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J&K: PSA against former CM Farooq Abdullah revoked

Former chief minister Farooq Abdullah (File Photo)

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday revoked the Public Safety Act against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said.

Also Read: Man enters ex-CM Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home, shot dead

Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu & Kashmir: Government issues orders revoking detention of Dr Farooq Abdullah. pic.twitter.com/hgcCOQNzcg
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2020

In an order, state Home Secretary Shaleen Kabra said the PSA invoked on Abdullah on September 17 and further extended on December 13, has been revoked.

The order comes into force with immediate effect. (PTI)

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