Anantnag, Oct 13: The Hon’ble Special Judge under the NIA Act, Anantnag, has issued a General Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against Zaffar Bhat alias Khursheed, son of Sana Ullah Bhat, resident of Lewar, Srigufwara, on a request moved by Anantnag Police.
The officials said that Zaffar Bhat is a senior member of the banned organisation Hizbul Mujahideen and is presently operating from Pakistan. They said Bhat has been involved in multiple terror-related cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and other relevant laws.
The Hon’ble Court has directed Anantnag Police to take all necessary steps to secure his presence before the court at the earliest, officials said.
They added this development marks another step in the ongoing efforts of Anantnag Police to bring absconding terrorists to justice and to strengthen peace and security in the district.
Anantnag Police appealed to the general public to share any information related to the movement or contact of this absconding terrorists with the nearest police station or through the official helpline numbers, and maintained that the identity of the informants shall be kept confidential.