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SIA Kashmir Files UAPA Chargesheet Over Online Propaganda Linked to Hizbul Mujahideen

Investigators cite pseudonymous social‑media operations used to radicalise youth as grounds for prosecution.

Overview

  • The State Investigation Agency filed the chargesheet on February 17 before a competent court, naming Altaf Hussain Wagay and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh.
  • The case follows FIR No. 01/2025 at Police Station CIK/SIA Kashmir under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
  • Officials allege the accused disseminated anti-national, secessionist and pro-terror content across platforms to disturb public order in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • SIA says one accused is operating from across the border, and Pakistan-based groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad were engaged in a coordinated conspiracy through proxies.
  • Investigators report evidence establishing the accused’s active role in promoting terrorism, with further inquiries into additional suspects and networks ongoing.