DH NEWS SERVICE
new delhi, Sept 18
Senior advocate Nirmal K Kotwal on Thursday recused himself from representing AAP MLA, who was recently detained under Public Safety Act (PSA), citing certain videos where the politician purportedly claimed that Jammu and Kashmir is not a part of India while praising terrorists Burhan Wani and Masood Azhar.
“The unity and sovereignty of India are non-negotiable, and any act or statement undermining them cannot be condoned under any circumstances,” Kotwal, who is also president of the Jammu wing of the High Court Bar Association, said in a statement here. AAP MLA Mehraj Malik (37) was detained on September 8 in Doda for allegedly disturbing public order in the district and was lodged in Kathua district jail. On September 14, AAP announced a 10-member legal team led by Kotwal to challenge the detention of Malik. “It has come to my notice that certain videos are in circulation for the prestigious World Heritage List.
Details of the newly-added sites:
Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra: Home to some of the best-preserved and studied lava flows in the world, these sites form part of the massive Deccan Traps and are located within the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary—already a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geological Heritage of St. Mary’s Island Cluster, Karnataka: Known for its rare columnar basaltic rock formations, this island cluster dates back to the Late Cretaceous period, offering a geological snapshot from around 85 million years ago.
Meghalayan Age Caves, Meghalaya: The stunning cave systems of Meghalaya, particularly the Mawmluh Cave, serve as the global reference point for the Meghalayan Age in the Holocene Epoch, reflecting significant climate and geological transitions.
Naga Hill Ophiolite, Nagaland: A rare exposure of ophiolite rocks, these hills represent oceanic crust uplifted onto continental plates—offering deep insights into tectonic processes and mid-ocean ridge dynamics.
Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills), Andhra Pradesh: These visually striking red sand formations near Visakhapatnam showcase unique paleo-climatic and coastal geomorphological features that reveal Earth’s climatic history and dynamic evolution.
Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills, Andhra Pradesh: Featuring the Eparchaean Unconformity and the iconic Silathoranam (Natural Arch), this site holds immense geological significance, representing over 1.5 billion years of Earth’s history.
Varkala Cliffs, Kerala: The scenic cliffs along Kerala’s coastline expose the Warkalli Formation of the Mio-Pliocene age, along with natural springs and striking erosional landforms, offering both scientific and touristic value.
