A sessions court in Srinagar ordered the release of human rights activist Khurram Parvez who was put in preventive detention last week as international support for Parvez grows. According to Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS), Parvez’s family and lawyers were in Kupwara to process his release. Read | Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez detained day after being stopped at Delhi’s IGISupport for the Srinagar-based activist’s release gained steam after international support grew and a social media campaign pushed for it. Activists launched a Facebook page called “Free Kashmiri HR activist Khurram Parvez” which garnered over 3,500 followers. Many Facebook users, mostly Kashmiris well-versed with Parvez’s work, changed their profile to a graphic featuring Parvez’s face and “#Free Khurram”.

Source: Hindustan Times September 20, 2016 16:41 UTC