Sheikh Showkat Hussain is a political analyst and scholar who has authored several books on human rights and Kashmir. On October 10, 2023, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena authorized the prosecution of Hussain in connection with a speech he gave at a protest on October 21, 2010 advocating for Kashmir’s separation from India. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi repeated his authorization for Sheikh Hussain’s legal prosecution again on June 14, 2024.
Sheikh Showkat Hussain
Is case active: Yes
Country:India
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment