Khurram is presently Chairperson of Asian Federation Against involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) and Program Coordinator of JKCCS and is internationally known for his human rights advocacy. In 2006, Khurram was conferred the Reebok Human Rights Award, a prestigious international prize that “recognises young activists who have made significant contributions to human rights causes through non-violent means”. So there is apprehension of breach of peace,’’ the SHO’s wrote to an executive magistrate, seeking Khurram’s preventive detention. Meanwhile, Khurram’s organisation JK Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) today initiated legal proceedings for his release. “This is clearly brought out by the police report that formed the basis of the detention order,’’ Imroz said.

Source: Indian Express September 18, 2016 00:29 UTC