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War & Conflict2h 5m ago

An Indian court sentenced three Kashmiri students for waging war, possessing prohibited arms, and conspiracy as members of a terrorist gang, but acquitted a fourth accused, Suhail Ahmed Bhat, criticizing the NIA for "miserably failing" to prove allegations against him.

Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Who
National Investigation Agency (NIA), Suhail Ahmed Bhat, Zakir Musa, Rafiq Bhat, Zahid Gulzar, Idrish Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Punjab Police, Special Public Prosecutor Lokesh Narang, special judge Wadha
What
An Indian court sentenced three Kashmiri students for waging war, possessing prohibited arms, and conspiracy as members of a terrorist gang, but acquitted a fourth accused, Suhail Ahmed Bhat, criticizing the NIA for "miserably failing" to prove allegations against him.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:12:41 GMT · 2h 5m ago
Where
Jalandhar, Punjab, India ·
Why
The court found that the prosecution could not produce material to back claims that Suhail Ahmed Bhat was working directly on Musa’s instructions and influencing others to join the outfit.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The court's rebuke of the NIA highlights potential lapses in investigation and evidence presentation in high-profile terror cases, which could have implications for future prosecutions related to national security. The acquittal of a key alleged figure also underscores the legal burden of proof required even in cases involving serious charges.

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