Authorities cite security inputs and alleged recruitment links behind the UAPA action on a Shopian seminary, while the institution denies all charges and calls for an independent inquiry.
Seven men, including LeT-linked operative T Naseer, have been convicted in a Bengaluru prison case that exposed a covert network of inmate radicalisation and a planned escape bid.
The officials said he procured arms, ammunition, and funds for HM on cross-border directions and was intercepted by Ganderbal Police on 20 July 2024.
The attachment by the Poonch Police has been effected in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Gursai in District Poonch.
The court directed the District Collector of Budgam to take immediate possession of the land in Wadwan and Chattabugh villages.
In a significant development, Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and three of his associates have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with their alleged involvement in the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests that rocked the state in December 2019.
While addressing media persons here, Tharoor asserted that the people are sent to jail without any crime due to which people do not get timely justice.
The apex court declined to interfere and cancel their bail term in view of the gravity of the offence (conspiracy to commit terrorist acts across the country) and the fact that only 1.5 years had been spent in incarceration.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah cited the outfit’s involvement in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule as reason for the action.
“UAPA is used against terrorists, but you (the J&K administration) are using it against journalists, human rights activists and students to ruin their career,” the PDP leader pointed out.
