Srinagar: In a fresh display of legal repression, Indian police in Shopian district have moved to cancel the bail of 13 Kashmiri detainees booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) - a law widely condemned for its misuse against political activists, journalists, and civilians in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Police have initiated a 'review' of UAPA cases, alleging that some of the accused had 'violated bail conditions.' However, rights organizations view the move as yet another attempt by the occupation authorities to tighten control over dissenting voices and deny Kashmiris the minimal legal protections available under Indian and international law.

Observers point out that those granted bail are often subjected to continued surveillance, harassment, and re-arrest under vague pretexts such as 'activities prejudicial to public order.' They note that the UAPA has become a central tool in the Modi regime's campaign to criminalize peaceful political expression and human rights advocacy in the occupied territory.

Legal experts and international watchdogs, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have repeatedly called for the repeal of the UAPA, terming it incompatible with the principles of due process and fair trial.