Two months after action by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Counter-Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has secured a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)-based self-styled supreme commander of the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, Syed Salah-ud-Din, and three others.
In a major action against terror operatives, Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) secured non-bailable warrants against four absconding terrorists of the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in connection with a long-pending case registered at Police Station CIK.
The warrants were obtained in connection with FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK under Sections 121, 121-A, 153-A, and 153-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), read with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act.
The Court of the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, after hearing the prosecution and the investigating officer and examining the case record, issued NBWs against the following accused, namely Mohammad Yousuf Shah, alias Syed Salah-ud-Din, son of Ghulam Rasool Shah, resident of Soibugh, Budgam.
According to CIK, the absconding accused is the chief of the so-called United Jihad Council (UJC) and the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. “He is a known terrorist operator and instigator. The absconder is involved in several terror-related FIRs registered in various police stations across the Kashmir Valley,” the spokesperson said.
The court also issued a warrant against Ghulam Nabi Khan, also known as Amir Khan, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan, resident of Liver Srigufwara, Anantnag, J&K. He is described as the Deputy Supreme Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and a known terrorist handler. Officials said he is involved in numerous terror-related activities, including recruitment into terrorist ranks and coordination of terror operations. FIRs against him are registered in various police stations across the Valley and with central investigation agencies.
Non-bailable warrants were also issued against Sher Mohammad, also known as Bahadur/Riyaz, son of Sher Ahmad, resident of Malangam, Bandipora, J&K. He is said to be a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and allegedly involved in several terror-related activities. Cases have been registered against him under the provisions of the UAPA and the EIMCO Act.
Another accused against whom an NBW has been issued is Nasir Yousuf Qadri, son of Mohammad Yousuf Qadri, resident of Sheeltang, Dar Mohalla, Habbakadal, later residing at Abu-Baker Colony, Bemina, Srinagar. According to the spokesperson, he is associated with Hizbul Mujahideen and is allegedly involved in operating Kashmir Media Service (KMS), which security agencies claim disseminates anti-India propaganda and issues threats against communities and individuals.
The case originated on April 5, 1996, following credible information received at Police Station CIK, Srinagar, indicating that Pakistan-based terrorist handlers and intelligence agencies were motivating and facilitating Kashmiri youth to undergo terrorist training in PoJK and Pakistan with the objective of waging war against the Union of India.
During the investigation, substantial material evidence was gathered establishing the prima facie involvement of the accused, affiliated with the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, in unlawful and anti-national activities, including radicalisation, recruitment, and facilitation of terrorist operations. Despite sustained efforts by CIK to apprehend them, the accused have remained absconding and have deliberately evaded arrest.
Upon consideration of the evidence, the court observed that the offences alleged are grave in nature and directly pertain to waging war against the State and activities prejudicial to national security.
The court further held that custodial interrogation of the accused is essential for effective investigation and for securing the ends of justice. Being satisfied that sufficient grounds exist, the court allowed the application and directed the issuance of non-bailable warrants, instructing the Station House Officer/Investigating Officer of Police Station CIK, Srinagar, to execute the warrants and produce the accused before the court at the earliest.
Earlier NBW by NIA Court
Earlier, on December 20, 2025, a special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district issued a non-bailable warrant against Syed Salah-ud-Din, directing police to arrest him.
The Court of the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act issued the direction after hearing a case registered under various provisions of the UAPA and Section 506 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), the criminal law applicable in Jammu and Kashmir before 2019, and analogous to the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The court observed that the investigating officer had collected sufficient evidence which prima facie implicates Shah in offences under Sections 13, 18, 20, and 39 of the UAPA, pertaining to threats to sovereignty, terror conspiracy, and involvement in terrorist activities.
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