Explained- Terrors of JKLF Chief Yasin Malik and Charges Against Him

The judicial system of India proved that justice can get late but not dark in the case of JKLF chief Yasin Malik. On Wednesday, a Delhi court announced a life term in jail for the accused of the offenses mentioned under UAPA. Along with the imprisonment, a fine of Rs 10 Lakhs is also applied.

Malik was arrested by National Investigation Agency in 2019 for causing harm to the peace of Kashmir Valley through terrorists and secessionist activities. However, he was active for a long and was arrested several times. Know all the charges made against Yasin Malik.

What were the Charges against Yasin Malik?

Terror Funding

Two separatists – Shabir Shah and Aisya Andrabi were also under arrest by NIA in 2019.

1990 Attack

The Kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed

JKLF chief Yasin Malik along with the members of his separatist group kidnapped the daughter of the then Home Minister of India. Rubaiya Sayeed was kidnapped in exchange for his 5 members- Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, Noor Muhammad Kalwal, Ghulam Nabi Butt, Muhammed Atlaf, and Sheikh Abdul Hameed.

His demand was accepted by the then CM Farooq Abdullah and Mailk freed Rubaiya after 2 hours of the release of his members.

Apart from these charges against Yasin Malik, he was also arrested in 1999 under the Public Safety Act. Three years later, he was again detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.