SRINAGAR, Sept. 10 -- As protests continue across various parts of Jammu and Kashmir against the detention of AAP's J&K President and sitting MLA Mehraj Malik, senior National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday broke his silence on the issue.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Baramulla, Dr. Abdullah squarely blamed the administration led by the Lieutenant Governor (LG), saying, "The police and administration are under the LG. Whatever happens there, the LG will be responsible for it."

The remarks come amidst growing outrage over Malik's detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA), which has been widely criticized by political parties and civil society groups. Protests erupted in parts of...