CIK Secures Non-Bailable Warrants Against Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Syed Salah-ud-din, Three Others in 1996 Terror Case

 

Srinagar, Feb 27: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has intensified its crackdown on terror networks by securing Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) against four operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen in connection with a long-pending case registered at Police Station CIK.

The Hon’ble Court of Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (designated under the NIA Act) in Srinagar issued the warrants after examining the case records and hearing the prosecution and the Investigating Officer.

The warrants have been issued against Mohd Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah-ud-din, son of Ghulam Rasool Shah of Soibugh Budgam, who is the chief of the so-called United Jihad Council (UJC) and the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He is accused of operating as a key terrorist handler and is wanted in several terror-related cases registered across the Kashmir Valley.

The court also issued NBWs against Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan of Liver Srigufwara Anantnag, the Deputy Supreme Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen. Investigators say he has been involved in recruitment of local youth into militant ranks and coordination of terrorist activities, with multiple FIRs registered against him in various police stations and central investigating agencies.

 

 

 

 

 

Another accused named in the warrants is Sher Mohammad alias Bahadur/Riyaz, son of Sher Ahmad of Malangam Bandipora, who is described as a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and allegedly involved in several terror-related activities under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and EIMCO Act.

 

 

 

 

The fourth accused is Nasir Yousuf Qadri, son of Mohammad Yousuf Qadri, originally from Habbakadal and later residing in Bemina, Srinagar. According to investigators, he is associated with Hizbul Mujahideen and allegedly involved in operating Kashmir Media Service (KMS), which authorities claim spreads anti-India propaganda and threats against communities and individuals.

The case originates from FIR No. 05/1996, registered on April 5, 1996 at Police Station CIK under Sections 121, 121-A, 153-A and 153-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, along with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act.

 

 

 

According to investigators, credible information received at the time revealed that Pakistan-based terrorist handlers and intelligence agencies were motivating and facilitating Kashmiri youth to undergo militant training in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan with the aim of waging war against the Union of India.

CIK said the investigation gathered substantial material evidence indicating the involvement of the accused in radicalisation, recruitment and facilitation of terrorist activities. Despite sustained efforts to arrest them, the accused have remained absconding for years.

 

 

 

 

The court observed that the allegations are grave in nature as they relate to waging war against the State and activities prejudicial to national security. It also noted that custodial examination of the accused is necessary for effective investigation and to ensure justice.

 

 

 

Allowing the application, the court directed the Station House Officer and Investigating Officer of Police Station CIK Srinagar to execute the non-bailable warrants and produce the accused before the court at the earliest.

 

 

 

 

Officials said the action reflects CIK’s continued efforts to dismantle terror networks and ensure that those involved in activities threatening the sovereignty and integrity of the country are brought to justice.