SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Wednesday said they have secured the conviction of three accused in a terror support case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Pulwama district of South Kashmir.
The conviction was recorded by the Special Court designated under the NIA Act, Pulwama, in connection with FIR No. 151/2022 of Police Station Pulwama under Sections 307 of the IPC, 7/27 of the Arms Act, and Sections 16, 18, 19, 20, 38 and 39 of the UAPA.
According to police, the accused were found guilty of providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists of a banned organisation.
Mehraj Ud Din Mir was convicted under Sections 19 and 39 of the UAPA and sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs 10,000 under Section 19, and three years and ten months’ imprisonment under Section 39, with both sentences to run concurrently.
Meanwhile, Firdous Ahmad Bhat and Irshad Ahmad Malik were convicted under Section 39 of the UAPA and sentenced to three years and ten months’ imprisonment each. The period already spent in custody shall be set off against their sentences.
Police said the conviction was the result of a professional investigation and effective prosecution, reiterating their firm commitment to act decisively against terrorism and its support networks. — (KIMS)