NIA court in Pulwama convicts three in UAPA case

Police said that the conviction was recorded by the special court designated under the NIA Act, Pulwama, in connection with FIR registered at Pulwama police station under sections 307 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act and Sections 16, 18, 19, 20, 38 & 39 of the UA(P) Act

Pulwama police have successfully secured the conviction of three accused in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, said officials.

The accused were found guilty of providing shelter and support to terrorists of a banned organisation, said J&K police. (File)

Police said that the conviction was recorded by the special court designated under the NIA Act, Pulwama, in connection with FIR registered at Pulwama police station under sections 307 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act and Sections 16, 18, 19, 20, 38 & 39 of the UA(P) Act.

“The accused were found guilty of providing shelter and support to terrorists of a banned organisation. Mehraj Ud Din Mir was convicted under Sections 19 & 39 of the UAPA and sentenced to three years simple imprisonment with a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 19 and three years and 10 months imprisonment under Section 39, with sentences to run concurrently, while Firdous Ahmad Bhat and Irshad Ahmad Malik were convicted under Section 39 of the UAPA and sentenced to 3 years and 10 months imprisonment each. The period already spent in custody shall be set off,” the spokesman said, adding that the conviction is the result of a professional investigation and effective prosecution by J&K Police.