Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's Cricket World Cup defeat

Students Arrested in Jammu and Kashmir for Celebrating Australia's Cricket World Cup Win: Anti-Terror Laws Invoked In a surprising and controversial turn of events, seven students in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region of India have been arrested by Indian police under anti-terror laws. The charges stem from allegations that the students were celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final earlier this month. The arrests have sparked debates surrounding freedom of expression and the use of stringent laws in response to seemingly innocuous events. I. The Celebration and Arrests The arrests took place in Srinagar, the largest city in Jammu and Kashmir, following claims that the students were celebrating Australia's triumph over India in the Cricket World Cup final. The festivities, considered routine for cricket enthusiasts, took an unexpected turn as authorities invoked anti-terror laws against the seven students. II. Anti-Terror Laws...