J&K High Court Friday asked the government to consider release of General Secretary, National Conference, Ali Muhammad Sagar, on health grounds raised in his plea.
A bench of Justice Tashi Rabstan asked the government toconsider release of Sagar on the basis of averments made in his application”more particularly with regard to the health grounds”.
The court sought a report in this regard by next date ofhearing.
The application filed along a habeas corpse petition statesthat the petitioner, an old aged person, is suffering from hypertension andorthopaedic complications. “Theapplicant has developed a severe cardio vascular ailment during his detentionsince August 6.”
Sagar was represented by his counsel Advocate Shuja ul Haq.
The applicant was operated upon twice at SKIMS Soura duringhis detention. Since he has pre-existing “serious” medical conditions as suchis most susceptible to coronavirus infection, the application states.
It says, “The petitioner has a reasonable apprehension thatin case he is not shifted to home quarantine, he may fall prey to the deadlyvirus.
“As per the World Health Organization advisory, olderpersons and those suffering from pre-existing medical conditions can beseriously affected by Covid-19 therefore, petitioner is at a very high riskwhile under detention and either needs to be set-free or temporarily put underhouse detention.”
Sagar has challenged his detention under PSA besides seekingRs 10 crore compensation for his “illegal detention”.