Kishtwar, Oct. 9 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Kabir on Friday has been detained at Kishtwar Police Station for questioning after referring to slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani as a "martyr" during a PDP event.

Kabir had earlier said that calling Wani a "martyr" was his personal view, adding that people in a democratic country were free to express their opinions.

He has been detained at Kishtwar Police Station for questioning following his reference to Burhan Wani as a "Martyr" in his speech at a PDP event

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Kabir said, "I had stated that when Burhan Wani was killed, BJP leaders visited his home and provided compensation. It is our freedom to decide whether or not to call him a ma...