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2mo ago

Special NIA Court Frames Charges Against Two in Dhangri Massacre

They face criminal conspiracy charges under the IPC, UAPA, Juvenile Justice Act for terrorist harbouring, guidance, use of a minor.

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Following the attack, police had registered an FIR at Rajouri police station under sections 302, 307, 452, 323, 120-B of IPC; sections 7 & 27 of Arms Act and sections 13, 16 & 18 of UA (P) Act and sections 3 & 4 of Explosive Substances Act. (File)

Overview

  • Special Judge Sandeep Gandotra framed charges against Nisar Ahmed alias Haji Nisar and Mushtaq Hussain alias Chacha based on prima facie evidence of aiding the January 1, 2023 attack.
  • The court found that they provided food, shelter and guidance to militants linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
  • They were accused of maintaining contact with the terrorists for three months without reporting them to authorities.
  • Charges span multiple sections of the IPC, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Juvenile Justice Act.
  • Both accused pleaded not guilty during virtual proceedings and have claimed to be tried, with trial dates pending.