Kashmir police arrest graffiti artist over Palestine mural

At least 20 people, including an artist and a religious leader, arrested for protests in solidarity with Palestine.

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – Police in Indian-administered Kashmir have arrested at least 20 people, including an outspoken religious leader who prayed for Palestine and an artist who drew graffiti in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The family of 32-year-old Mudasir Gull, an artist based in the main city of Srinagar, accused the regional authority of censoring freedom of expression of an artist. “Why is he detained? What has he done? Has the government banned art here?” his sister Muzamil Firdous asked.