J&K&L High Court Upholds Detention of Terror Suspect Linked to Dark Web

• •The High Court upheld the detention of an alleged OGW linked to terrorist activities.
• •The detenue communicated with a Pakistani handler through Dark Web applications.
• •The ruling emphasizes preventive detention as a tool to combat ongoing terrorism threats.

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld a preventive detention order against an alleged Over Ground Worker (OGW) for terrorist groups, including The Resistance Front (TRF). The court found that the individual maintained contact with a Pakistani handler via Dark Web applications, posing a sustained threat to regional security. The petitioner had a history of involvement in multiple terrorism-related cases and was previously detained under the Public Safety Act. The court dismissed claims of vague grounds for detention, emphasizing the necessity of preventive measures to maintain public order. The ruling underscores the ongoing challenges posed by terrorism in the region and the legal framework used to address such threats. The decision reflects the judiciary's limited scope in reviewing preventive detention cases, focusing on procedural compliance rather than the merits of the evidence presented.