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J&K Court Releases Two Men After Six Years in Custody
A Jammu and Kashmir court has ordered the immediate release of two men detained for six years, ruling that suspicion alone cannot serve as a substitute for concrete evidence. The court's decision underscores judicial concerns over prolonged detention without sufficient proof.
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A court in Jammu and Kashmir has directed the immediate release of Huzaif Firdous Bhat, a resident of Choora Sopore, and Ajaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Najibhat Kreeri, following their six-year detention. The judicial order emphasized that while suspicion may be grave, it cannot replace substantive evidence required for continued custody or conviction. The court's ruling reflects growing scrutiny over cases where accused individuals have been held for extended periods without adequate evidentiary support. The release order represents a significant development in a case that has raised questions about detention practices and the burden of proof in the region's criminal justice system. Both men are now to be released from custody following the court's directive.