Srinagar, Feb 27(KNB): Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday said it has obtained non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against four senior operatives of the banned militant group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including the chief of the United Jihad Council (UJC).
In a statement issued to Kashmir News Bureau (KNB), a CIK spokesperson said the warrants were obtained in connection with FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK under Sections 121, 121-A, 153-A, and 153-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, read with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act.
The Court of the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, after examining the case records and hearing the prosecution and Investigating Officer, issued NBWs against the following accused:
Mohd Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah-ud-din, son of Ghulam Rasool Shah, resident of Soibugh, Budgam. He is described as the chief of the United Jihad Council and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and is allegedly involved in multiple terror-related cases across the Kashmir Valley.Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan, resident of Liver Srigufwara, Anantnag.
He is said to be the Deputy Supreme Commander of HM and allegedly involved in recruitment, coordination, and other militant activities, with several cases registered against him.Sher Mohammad alias Bahadur/Riyaz, son of Sher Ahmad, resident of Malangam, Bandipora. He is described as a commander of HM and allegedly linked to various terror-related cases under the UAPA and EIMCO Act.Nasir Yousuf Qadri, son of Mohammad Yousuf Qadri, resident of Sheeltang, Habbakadal, later residing in Bemina, Srinagar.
He is alleged to be associated with HM and accused of operating Kashmir Media Service (KMS), which authorities claim disseminates anti-India propaganda.According to the statement, the case dates back to April 5, 1996, when Police Station CIK received information alleging that Pakistan-based handlers were motivating and facilitating Kashmiri youth to undergo militant training across the border.CIK said that during the investigation, material evidence was collected establishing prima facie involvement of the accused in activities such as radicalisation, recruitment, and facilitation of militant operations.Despite sustained efforts, the accused have remained absconding, officials said. The court observed that the allegations are grave in nature, relating to waging war against the State and activities prejudicial to national security. It further noted that custodial interrogation is essential for effective investigation.
The court directed the Station House Officer/Investigating Officer of Police Station CIK, Srinagar, to execute the warrants and produce the accused before the court at the earliest.CIK stated that the move reflects its continued commitment to pursuing long-pending terror-related cases and ensuring that those accused of threatening national security are brought to justice.(KNB)