Jammu: Detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), AAP MLA Mehraj Malik on Saturday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to visit his Doda constituency to assess the flood damage, a party spokesperson said.
Malik also raised concerns over the frequent closures of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, which have resulted in massive losses for apple growers in the valley, AAP spokesperson Appu Singh Slathia told reporters in Kathua after meeting the legislator in district jail.
“MLA Doda East Mehraj Malik has conveyed a message from Kathua jail, appealing to the Chief Minister to personally visit his assembly constituency and evaluate the flood-related damage. He requested that the relief, rehabilitation, and compensation work in the area be closely overseen,” Slathia said.
She added that Malik, who also serves as AAP’s J&K unit chief, highlighted that Jammu & Kashmir’s economy heavily relies on the apple industry and horticulture. This year, however, frequent highway closures have caused losses for apple growers running into thousands of crores.
The spokesperson further noted that Malik has urged his supporters to remain resilient, emphasizing that “this challenging time will also pass.”
Malik was detained under the PSA on September 8 for allegedly disturbing public order in Doda district and is currently lodged in Kathua district jail.
