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Altaf Hamid Rao

MIRPUR: ( AJK): June 17: Amid the ongoing crackdown linked to the banned outfit Jammu Kashmir Awami Action Committee and the prevailing tense situation in the State, an unusual episode of human interest surfaced drawing public attention after a young woman appealed to the law enforcement authorities for the release of her allegedly detained fiancé, it was officially said.

When contacted, Mirpur SSP Khurram Iqbal confirmed here on Wednesday that the woman submitted a formal written petition to the police stating that her wedding is scheduled for next month and that her fiancé, recently detained by the local police, neither holds any significant role nor maintains active affiliation with the banned organization. She further assured authorities that even if his name had surfaced at any stage during investigations, he would refrain from participating in any such activities in the future.

In response to the plea the SSP Mirpur Khurram Iqbal reportedly reviewed the application on humanitarian grounds and directed the concerned officials to assess the veracity of the case thoroughly. The instruction reportedly emphasized that if investigations fail to establish any effective or active association with the banned group, appropriate legal relief may be considered in accordance with the law, enabling the individual to attend to his forthcoming marriage and family responsibilities.

Law enforcement authorities, meanwhile, reiterated that the objective of law enforcement agencies was not to create hardships for ordinary citizens but to maintain public order and ensure the rule of law. They added that each case was being examined individually and decisions were being made strictly on merit and in line with legal requirements.