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Shabir Shah Arrested in 1996 Case: NIA Secures 10-Day Custody in Fresh Crackdown on Separatist Leadership

April 19, 2026 Editor

Shabir Shah Arrested in 30-Year-Old Case: NIA’s Move Signals Continued Crackdown in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 18 April 2026 A Veteran Separatist Leader Back in Custody Senior separatist leader Shabir Shah has once again been taken into custody, this time by the National Investigation Agency, in connection with a terror-related case dating back to 1996. A special court granted the agency 10 days of custodial remand, allowing investigators to interrogate Shah over allegations tied to militancy-era violence and terror financing. The arrest comes shortly after Shah had secured bail…

Engineer Rashid Case: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Centre for MP’s Release to Meet Ailing Father

April 17, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz’s Humanitarian Appeal for Engineer Rashid: Politics, Law, and a Family’s Final Wish By: Javid Amin | 16 April 2026 A Plea Rooted in Compassion In a deeply emotional and politically sensitive development, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the central government to allow jailed Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid—popularly known as Engineer Rashid—to meet his critically ill father in Srinagar. Rashid, who has been lodged in Tihar Jail since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, is currently unable to visit his father, Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, who is battling…

Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief for Asiya Andrabi: Humanitarian Appeal Triggers National Debate

March 26, 2026 Editor

Asiya Andrabi Sentence Row: Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Seek Relief, Debate Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 26 March 2026 Kashmir’s Political Crossroads: Compassion vs Security In a development that has reignited debate across political and security circles, Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq have publicly urged the Indian government to reconsider the life sentence awarded to separatist leader Asiya Andrabi. Their appeal—framed on humanitarian grounds—comes shortly after Andrabi was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court under stringent anti-terror laws. While the request emphasizes compassion, it has simultaneously triggered sharp…

Asiya Andrabi Sentencing: Delhi Court Ends Deadlock, Convicting Judge to Decide Punishment

February 5, 2026 Editor

Impasse Ends Over Judge to Decide Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi’s Sentence By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 A Legal Deadlock Finally Broken A prolonged legal uncertainty surrounding the sentencing of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has finally been resolved. A Delhi court has ruled that the same judge who convicted Andrabi under stringent anti-terror laws will also determine her punishment, bringing clarity to a case that carries both legal gravity and political sensitivity. The ruling ends weeks of confusion triggered by the transfer of the presiding judge shortly after…

Delhi Court Convicts Asiya Andrabi Under UAPA in Terror Conspiracy Case

January 15, 2026 Editor

Delhi Court Convicts Asiya Andrabi Under UAPA: A Landmark Judgment in India’s Crackdown on Kashmiri Separatism With sentencing due on January 17, 2026, the conviction of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat founder marks a decisive legal moment in the post–Article 370 era By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2026 A Verdict Years in the Making The conviction of Asiya Andrabi, one of Kashmir’s most recognisable separatist figures, by a Delhi court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) marks a pivotal moment in India’s long-running legal and security campaign against separatist networks in…

Beliefs Unchanged: Why Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removed ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ from His X Bio — And What It Means for Kashmir’s Politics

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Editor

Beliefs Unchanged: Mirwaiz’s Silent Edit on X and the Shifting Ground Beneath Kashmir’s Separatist Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 A Quiet Edit That Loudly Echoed Across Kashmir In the evolving political landscape of Kashmir, symbolism often carries as much weight as policy. This truth resurfaced recently when Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, one of the Valley’s most influential religious-political leaders, quietly removed the designation “Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. No statement was issued at first. No dramatic declaration followed. But the silence was…

US Lawmakers and New York Mayor Stand With Umar Khalid | Global Voices Demand Fair Trial, Raise Human Rights Questions

January 2, 2026 Editor

A Case Capturing Global Attention By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2025 Over five years after his arrest, the case of student activist Umar Khalid has become more than a legal proceeding in India. It has transformed into an international flashpoint — a contest between state security laws, civil liberties, and the global perception of democratic norms. This article examines the latest developments: the endorsement of Khalid by US political figures, the core legal and human rights questions his incarceration raises, how the case unfolded, and what it signals for…

Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained as Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Triggers Fury and Fear | Security vs Civil Liberties in the Valley

November 14, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained in Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 Kashmir is witnessing one of the largest security crackdowns in recent years after the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 13 people and left the nation shaken. More than 600 individuals have been detained and over 500 coordinated raids have been conducted across South and Central Kashmir—an operation officials say is aimed at dismantling a dangerous “white-collar terror module.” But the scope and nature of the crackdown have ignited intense…

Kashmir Under Lens After Delhi Blast: 10 Detained, Including 3 Government Employees

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Under Heavy Scrutiny After Delhi Blast: Raids, Detentions, and Rising Unease Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 In the wake of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, security agencies have intensified a sweeping crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir, detaining at least 10 individuals, including three government employees, for their suspected links to an emerging white-collar terror network. The development has triggered a mix of fear, debate, and political pushback, as Kashmir finds itself once again under the spotlight of national security agencies. Coordinated Crackdown Across South Kashmir…

Crackdown on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Network: J&K Police Tighten Noose on Overseas Terror Links

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Editor

J&K Police Crack Down on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Alleged Network By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 Budgam police launch coordinated raids against individuals linked to US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, signaling a tougher stance on overseas-backed separatist funding. In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a widespread crackdown on the alleged separatist network of US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, known for his long-standing ties with Pakistan-backed causes. The operation, carried out by the Budgam Police, forms part of a broader strategy to…