The government has answered a question in Rajya Sabha pertainingto the number of people arrested under the stringent Public Safety Act in Jammuand Kashmir.
As per the data released by the government, the number ofpeople detained in Jammu and Kashmir under PSA were 613. This numbers compriseof the separatists, activists and public figures. However, out of 613, the numberof detainees released were 430 as per the data available until August 1, 2019.
After doing the calculations, the number of people stillunder detention are 183 under the Public Safety Act.
The documents shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs,answering Rajya Sabha unstarred question number 208 states, "Since August1, 2019, 613 persons including separatists, over ground workers, stone pelters,etc were detained at various points of time."
It added, "Out of these, based on regular review andground situation, 430 perosns have been released till date."
It further stated, "The government of Jammu andKashmir has further reported that no person is under house arrest in the UT ofJammu and Kashmir."