Seven Kashmiri students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology were arrested and booked under the UAPA after another non-local student complained that he was allegedly threatened and pro-Pakistan slogans were raised following Australia’s victory against India in the cricket World Cup November 19.
Mufti urged J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to look into the matter.
"Disconcerting & shocking that cheering for a winning team too has been criminalised in Kashmir. Normalising slapping of draconian laws like UAPA on journalists, activists & now students reveals the ruthless mindset of the establishment towards youngsters in J&K.
"Hearts & minds of people through barrel of a gun. Request @manojsinha_ ji to look into this," Mufti said in a post on X.