1996 Srinagar mob violence: NIA files chargesheet against Shabir Ahmad, 5 Hurriyat leaders
The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against six separatist Hurriyat Conference leaders for their alleged role in a 1996 mob violence incident in Srinagar. The case involves charges of criminal conspiracy, rioting, and attempt to murder during a funeral procession.
Why it matters
This legal action highlights the ongoing efforts by Indian authorities to prosecute historical cases involving separatist leaders and civil unrest in Kashmir.
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah and five other senior Hurriyat Conference leaders in connection with a 1996 case involving mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel during a funeral procession in Srinagar.Besides Shah, the chargesheet names Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Abdul Ganie Lone, Mohd Yaqoob Wakeel alias Mohd Yaqoob Vakil, Javid Ahmad Mir and Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi.The chargesheet was filed before the NIA Special Court in Jammu under provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code, 1989, for criminal conspiracy, attempt to murder, rioting and assault on public servants, along with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.The NIA said the proceedings against Geelani, Lone and Wakeel have abated as they died during the pendency of the case.
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