The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against an individual for allegedly providing support to militants involved in the killing of a civilian in Thanamandi. The accused, Sabar Hussain, is alleged to have harboured militants affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), who were responsible for the fatal attack.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the chargesheet was filed before the designated court against Sabar Hussain, a resident of Khabalwali, Shahdara Sharief, currently residing in Chamrer, Surankote, District Poonch. The charges pertain to his role in facilitating the murder of Mohd Razaq, a civilian, through providing shelter, food, and logistical assistance.
The incident occurred on April 22, 2024, when unidentified militants forcibly entered the residence of Mohd Razaq in Kunda, Shahdara Sharief, Thanamandi. They opened indiscriminate fire, resulting in Mohd Razaq’s death at the scene. His brother, Tahir Khurshid, who is a Territorial Army jawan, sustained injuries in the attack.
Following the immediate registration of a case at Police Station Thanamandi and the initiation of an investigation, the sensitive nature of the incident led to its transfer to the SIA for a more thorough inquiry. During the investigation, critical evidence was gathered from the attack site, and statements from key witnesses were recorded in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.
Investigations established that Sabar Hussain provided shelter, food, and other essential support to three LeT/TRF militants at his seasonal hut in Chamrer. This alleged support occurred during the period from late June to early July 2024, a timeframe during which the militants are believed to have planned and executed the terror attack that claimed Mohd Razaq’s life. The SIA stated that these actions facilitated the commission of the terror crime.
Based on the evidence collected and the findings of the investigation, prima facie offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, have been established against the accused. The chargesheet has been formally filed with the designated court, marking a significant step in the legal proceedings against those involved in supporting militant activities in the region.
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