4 years in detention, Sarjan Barkati’s family demands his immediate release
SRINAGAR, 06 Oct : The family of incarcerated Sarjan Barkati demanded the release of Sarjan Barkati who is under detention since October 01, 2016.
Speaking to local news portal Kashmiriyat the wife of Barkati demanded his release adding that Barkati has spent four years under incarcenation and the family is having a tough time since then.
Barkari was shifted to Police Station in Hurpora area of Shopian from District Jail of Anantnag after as many as ninety people were tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Barkati, who grew famous due to passionate speeches and pro Freedom Taranas became the face of 2016 civilian uprising post the killing of Burhan wani on 08 July, 2016.
He is believed to have addressed more than 180 rallies throughout Southern Kashmir attended by lakhs of people.
Barkati was arrested on October 01, 2016 in Arwani area of Anantnag in South Kashmir and was subsequently booked under the Public safety act.
The High court of Jammu Kashmir quashed his detention under Public safety act in January last year, but he continues to be under detention under various offences.
Barkati, nowadays, is lodged in District jail of Islamabad (Anantnag) at Mattan.
