Doda, Sept. 12 -- Security was further intensified in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Friday, with prohibitory orders extended for the fourth straight day following violent protests over the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Malik, accused of disturbing public order through "provocative speeches and abusive language" on social media, was arrested earlier this week and lodged in Kathua jail. His detention has set off widespread protests in Doda, where clashes between demonstrators and security personnel on Monday and Wednesday left several injured.

Officials said the situation remained calm overnight, with no fresh protests. However, a heavy deployment of police and paramilita...