SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir
Prominent Kashmiri journalist and author Gowhar Geelani, who has been booked by authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir for his social media posts said those critical of the government in the region are under the constant radar of security agencies.
“It takes a psychological toll on you when you are being watched. You remain more focused on safety than work, “said Geelani who has been charged under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- an Indian law aimed at combating terrorism.
A day earlier, 26-year-old woman photojournalist Masrat Zahra was also booked under the same law. Peerzada Ashiq, representing India’s