NIA chargesheets 2 linked to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in arms seizure case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted two accused in a J&K arms and explosives seizure case linked with the banned terrorist organisation, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).

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The chargesheet has been filed in the NIA Special Court, Jammu, against Waheed-Ul-Zahoor, the driver of the vehicle from which explosives, arms and ammunition etc, were recovered, and another accused Mubashir Maqbool Mir. Both accused were in contact with their Pakistan-based HM handlers.

The seizure of the explosives, arms and other incriminating material took place on June 30, 2024, at a ‘naka’ (check-point) set up by security forces at Machipora in Rashidabad of Baramulla district.

The security personnel signalled the vehicle, driven by Waheed, to stop, but the driver tried to flee the spot and was nabbed.

A search of his car then led to the seizure. During investigation, the driver disclosed his links with HM, for whom he was working as an over ground worker (OGW).

Further searches at Waheed’s house in Mujgung, Srinagar, led to the seizure of some more incriminating materials.

The probe also led to the identification of Mubashir Maqbool Mir as a conspirator in the case, and he was also subsequently arrested.

It was further revealed during investigation that Mubashir was also providing financial assistance to the accused.

Investigations into the case are continuing as part of the NIA’s attempts to unveil the entire conspiracy and ascertain the intended destination of the arms and other materials.