Kashmir-born filmmaker held in U.S. likely to be freed soon, says family

Sheikh Arfat was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (File photo used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Kashmir-born filmmaker Arfat Sheikh, 42, detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is likely to be set free soon, according to his family.  

“The family is pursuing the case and cooperating with the authorities. We expect him to be free soon,” said a family member.