Renowned Indian Writer Arundhati Roy Faces Prosecution under Anti-Terrorism Laws for Kashmir Comments

DELHI: World-renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy is set to face prosecution under India‘s anti-terrorism laws following her remarks regarding the status of Kashmir, made during an event in New Delhi in 2010.

Arundhati Roy’s statement, asserting that Kashmir has never been an integral part of India and advocating for its freedom, has drawn the ire of authorities. Under the Modi government’s controversial anti-terrorism law, individuals can be detained for up to 180 days without charge.
Roy, a vocal critic of the Modi government’s policies and actions against minorities, including discriminatory laws and economic inequality, now finds herself entangled in a legal battle over her stance on Kashmir.

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As legal proceedings unfold, the case against Arundhati Roy highlights the contentious debate surrounding Kashmir’s status and the crackdown on dissenting voices in India. Roy’s prosecution underscores the complex political landscape and tensions surrounding the region, with implications for freedom of speech and expression in the country.