In separate replies filed before the High Court, the police also argued that the fresh bail pleas were not maintainable in view of the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which had rejected bail for Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the case

Thousands of devotees gathered in Anantnag on Wednesday for a Milad procession marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Participants from across the district joined the peaceful procession, with prayers, religious flags and messages of peace and brotherhood