Famous Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmad Farhad has been arrested from Bagh under Section 16 MPO. A poet’s true weapon is his pen, his words, and his thoughts. When the voices of poets, journalists, and critics are suppressed, it raises important questions about freedom of expression in society. History bears witness that while individuals can be restricted through arrests and pressure, ideas, opinions, and thoughts cannot. Dissent is a fundamental right in democratic societies, and listening to diverse voices is the hallmark of a strong and conscious society. Silence may be imposed, but questions and ideas always find their way.
مشہور کشمیری شاعر اور صحافی احمد فرہاد کو باغ سے 16 ایم پی او کے تحت گرفتار کر لیا گیا۔ایک شاعر کا اصل ہتھیار اس کا قلم، اس کے الفاظ اور اس کے خیالات ہوتے ہیں۔ جب شاعروں، صحافیوں اور ناقدین کی آوازوں پر قدغن لگائی جاتی ہے تو یہ معاشرے میں آزادیٔ اظہار کے حوالے سے اہم سوالات کو… pic.twitter.com/GlpZxf0ohb
— Junaid Akbar (@JunaidAkbarMNA) June 22, 2026