Kashmir Erupts: Leaders House Arrested Amid Student Reservation Protests

• Jammu and Kashmir students protest against the reservation policy, claiming over 60% of seats are reserved, leaving less than 40% for open merit.
• Police took action to prevent a student march, leading to the house arrest of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, Waheed Ur Rehman Parra, NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu.
• Leaders like Aga Ruhullah and Waheed Parra were vocal supporters of the students and had pledged to join their protest if the government didn't address their concerns.
• A Cabinet Sub-Committee recommended a 50-50 split for open merit and reserved categories, suggesting reduced quotas for RBA and EWS.
• Students continue their protest, demanding the Sub-Committee's report be made public and a concrete decision announced, as the report's details remain undisclosed.

Why It Matters: J&K leaders house arrested as student protests over reservation policy intensify, demanding transparency.