The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday executed proclamation orders against banned Hizbul Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah and three other accused evading arrest in a case registered in 1996.
In a statement, CIK said the proclamation orders were executed under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 following directions issued by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK.
The accused against whom the proclamation orders were executed include Mohammad Yousuf Shah, a resident of Soibugh Budgam and designated terrorist who heads the United Jehad Council (UJC); Ghulam Nabi Khan of Liver Srigufwara in Anantnag a designated terrorist and a Hizbul Mujahideen commander; Sher Mohammad of Malangam Bandipora; and Nasir Yousuf Qadri.
During the course of investigation, the accused were found to be evading arrest and deliberately avoiding legal proceedings. Accordingly, proclamation proceedings were initiated by the Court, directing the accused to appear before the Court on
July 14, at 10:00 am failing which further action as contemplated under law shall follow.
In compliance with the Court orders, CIK team today executed the proclamation order issued against the accused in strict compliance with all the legal procedures and pasted the order at all conspicuous places in their respective locations and at the main gates of the accused persons as well.
The publication of the proclamation was photographed and video-graphed as well, the statement said.
