NIA Attaches Property of Hizbul Mujahideen Worker in Sarpanch Killing Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken action against Nasir Rashid Bhat, an overground worker of the Kashmir terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). On Friday, the NIA attached Bhat’s residential house in Tengpora village, Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, under section 33 (1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1947. This action is part of the investigation into the targeted killing of the Adoora-Kulgam Sarpanch on March 11, 2022.
According to the NIA, Bhat, along with other members of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen, was involved in the killing to spread terror among the people. The NIA’s investigation revealed that the killing was part of a larger conspiracy by HM to disturb India’s integrity, sovereignty, and security through violent attacks and killings.
The NIA found that Bhat had provided his Alto car to the terrorists and conducted a recce of the Sarpanch’s house. He informed the HM terrorists about the target’s presence and used his car to transport the assailants to the area around the Sarpanch’s house on the day of the attack.
The NIA has chargesheeted six accused in the case, and the trial against them is ongoing.
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NIA -: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like terrorism.
Hizbul Mujahideen -: Hizbul Mujahideen is a group that fights against the Indian government, mainly in Jammu and Kashmir. They are considered terrorists by India.
Sarpanch -: A Sarpanch is the head of a village in India. They are elected by the people of the village to lead and make decisions.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act -: This is a law in India that helps the government take action against people involved in terrorism and other illegal activities.
Recce -: Recce means reconnaissance. It is when someone checks out a place to gather information, often for planning something like an attack.
Chargesheeted -: Chargesheeted means that the police have officially accused someone of a crime and have listed the charges against them in a document.
Trial -: A trial is a process in court where it is decided if someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime.
