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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Kashmir bar prez charged under UAPA
Representational Image JAMMU: A special NIA court has formally framed charges under UAPA against Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir wing of High Court Bar Association, in connection with the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. "The charges pertain to terrorist act and conspiracy to commit terrorist act," a spokesperson said. "Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of the misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on Sept 24, 2020, at his residence in Zahidpora, Hawal, Srinagar," the spokesperson said. Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, as the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly by terrorists of The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the spokesperson said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Advocate's murder case: J&K court frames charges against ex-Bar chief Qayoom
In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, a special designated court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, a special designated court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. (Shutterstock/ Representational image) The chargesheet in the matter had earlier been filed by the State Investigation Agency (SIA). Advocate Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of the misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on September 24, 2020, at his residence in Zahidpora, Hawal, Srinagar. He was shot by assailants disguised as clients, immediately after he had returned from court. Qadri was not only a practicing lawyer but also a frequent television panelist and a founder of a dissident group known as the Kashmir Lawyers Club. He was actively critical of Mian Qayoom—particularly accusing him of using the Kashmir Bar Association to further a secessionist agenda. The case was transferred to the SIA in July 2023, due to concerns of interference and intimidation in Srinagar. Mian Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, as the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly via terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Qayoom's habeas corpus petition and his challenges to the arrest and remand process in the instant case were dismissed by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in February 2025, reaffirming the legal propriety of the arrest and investigation. The court formally framed charges against Mian Abdul Qayoom under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of UAPA. The charges pertain to terrorist Act and conspiracy to commit terrorist Act.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Advocate Babar Qadri murder: Charges framed against Kashmir High Court Bar Association ex-president Mian Qayoom
The NIA court in Jammu has framed charges against former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom, in the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. A senior official of the Special Investigation Agency said on Monday, 'In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, the Special Designated Court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former President of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association.' The chargesheet in the matter had earlier been filed by the State Investigation Agency (SIA). Advocate Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of alleged misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on September 24, 2020, at his residence in Srinagar. He was shot by assailants disguised as clients immediately after he had returned from court. Qadri was not only a practising lawyer, but also a frequent television panellist and a founder of a dissident group known as the Kashmir Lawyers Club. He was actively critical of Mian Qayoom, particularly accusing him of using the Kashmir Bar Association to further a secessionist agenda. The case was transferred to the SIA in July 2023 due to concerns of interference and intimidation in Srinagar. Mian Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, and was accused of being the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly via terrorists of the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Toiba. Qayoom's habeas corpus petition and his challenges to the arrest and remand process in the case were dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in February 2025. Charges were formally framed against Qayoom under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of UAPA. The accused was represented by Senior Advocates R.A. Jan and Z.A. Qureshi, along with Advocate Zulkernain Sheikh, while the prosecution was led by a battery of Special Public Prosecutors and assisted by Pairvi Officer appearing for the SIA.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
J&K SIA raids two places in connection with non-local killing case
Srinagar: State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Thursday carried out searches at the premises of two suspects in Anantnag district in connection with the non-local killing case. A statement by SIA said that these searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on April 17, 2024, in Bijbehara. The searches aimed to uncover critical evidence to unravel the conspiracy behind this heinous crime and identify accomplices involved in the case registered under FIR No. 87/2024 under Section 302 IPC, 7/27 Arms Act, and 13, 16, and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of Police Station Bijbehara. The meticulously planned searches were executed with precision, adhering to legal procedures, and have yielded significant evidence that is expected to strengthen the investigation. 'These efforts will aid SIA Kashmir to bring the perpetrators of this terrorist act to justice and dismantle the terror module involved in such terrorist activities,' an official said. The search operations are a crucial step toward identifying and apprehending the co-conspirators and supporters of the accused, ensuring a comprehensive probe into the murder and related unlawful activities, he said. 'The SIA J&K remain steadfast in their mission to protect the lives of citizens and counter any attempts to disrupt peace in J&K,' he said. SIA has successfully investigated and challaned some high-profile crimes investigated by the agency. Terrorists in 2002 killed advocate Babar Qadri in his home in the Hawal area of Srinagar city. Qadri was killed at his residence in Srinagar's Hawal area. While one of the terrorists waited outside the main gate to keep an eye on the happenings around, the remaining two, who were also carrying a dummy case file, were made to sit on the chairs placed in the verandah. Before his death, Qadri had accused the then-president of the High Court Bar Association, Mian Qayoom, of planning to kill him. SIA arrested Mian Qayoom and later charged him with Babar Qadri's murder in the court of law.
