Shopian Court issues arrest warrant against journalist Gowhar Geelani

SRINAGAR — An arrest warrant has been issued against journalist Gowhar Geelani by the court of executive magistrate first-class Shopian for his non-appearance, news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) learnt on Thursday.

An order issued by the court of executive magistrate first class Shopian, while directing Station House Officer (SHO) Heerpora, said that in view of non-appearance of Gowhar Nazir Geelani after serving notice to him under Section 107/151 CrPC vice number TS/ESTT/21-22/145, dated 03/02/2022, “you are directed to arrest and produce the above person before this court on February 19, 2022.”

The court said Gowhar’s arrest and presence before the court was imperative in order to maintain peace and public tranquillity in the jurisdiction of the court.