Srinagar, Sept. 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah has expressed regret over the overall situation in Doda district, while strongly criticizing the government's decision to book the legislator under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Addressing media persons, Dr. Abdullah acknowledged that Malik's conduct towards the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Doda was inappropriate, but emphasized that the punitive action taken by the administration was disproportionate.

"The mistake he has made, the way he has insulted the DC chief, I feel sorry for him, that he has made a mistake. But I also feel that the PSA that was imposed on him was wrong. If he had apologised at that time, this w...