Overview
- The Special Judge designated under the NIA Act in Srinagar issued the proclamation in FIR No. 07/2020 registered by Counter Intelligence Kashmir.
- The accused are named as Mubeen Ahmad Shah, Azizul Hassan Ashai (alias Tony Ashai) and Rifat Wani, with reporting stating the two men are based in the US and the woman in Germany.
- The case cites Sections 153-A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged offences.
- Investigators allege the trio posed as journalists and news portals and used Facebook, X and WhatsApp to spread fabricated and out-of-context content intended to incite unrest.
- CIK says the accused remain active on social media despite being declared absconders and asserts it will act firmly against such propaganda under the law.