Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi arrested for 'anti-India activities'

April 27, 2017

New Delhi, Apr 27: Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, reports said on Thursday.

According to ANI, Andrabi, who is the head of Dukhtran-e-Millat - an Islamist separatist organization – was arrested for her alleged anti-India activities last night.

Dukhtran-e-Millat is known for issuing diktats periodically to the residents of Kashmir Valley on things it considers un-Islamic.

Andrabi is also a member of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

She has often been criticised for giving provocative statements against the Government of India.

A large number of militants recently arrested by the security forces have reportedly confessed to have been influenced by her provocative speeches.

Andrabi's inflammatory speech videos are also routinely shown at terror training camps across the Line of Control.

Andrabi is married to Ashiq Hussain Faktoo, a Hizbul Mujahideen leader, who is now in jail.

It was not immediately clear under what provisions Andrabi has been booked, but there were reports earlier that Centre was mulling slapping of UAPA on her.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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