A Delhi court has found Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi guilty under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for her involvement in activities aimed at promoting secessionist ideology and undermining the sovereignty of India.
The verdict was delivered by a special court dealing with NIA cases, which also convicted Andrabi’s associates Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen. The court held that the accused were part of a criminal conspiracy and actively supported a banned organisation to further an agenda of separating Jammu and Kashmir from India.
Asiya Andrabi is the founder of the proscribed outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat, which the court noted had been used as a platform to propagate extremist ideology, glorify violence and encourage anti-national sentiments. The prosecution argued that the accused disseminated speeches, publications and other material calling for secession and alignment with Pakistan.
The court observed that the evidence on record established a clear and coordinated effort by the accused to challenge India’s constitutional authority and promote disaffection against the state. It held that such actions squarely attracted offences under the UAPA, as well as relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code relating to conspiracy and acts prejudicial to national integrity.
The matter will now proceed to the stage of hearing on sentencing, where the court will determine the quantum of punishment to be imposed on the convicted persons.
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