NVI Corrospondent
Srinagar, Aug 27 (NVI): Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Tuesday ordered for the release of known Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering of a terror funding case.
Ordering for the release of the separatist leader, the Additional Sessions Judge Dheeraj Mor remarked that Shah has undergone the maximum sentence of seven years – prescribed for the offence under Section 3 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The Court noted that Shah has been in continuous custody in the case from July 26, 2017, and since then, more than 7 years have passed.
“Accordingly, in view of proviso to Section 436A CrPC, he is entitled to be released in this case. Therefore, he is directed to be released from judicial custody in this case. Release warrants be issued. He be released forthwith, if not required in any other case,” the Court said.
The matter has been scheduled for arguments on charge on October 23, 2024.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested Shah in the case and later handed him over to the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The prosecution had alleged that Shah was involved in the commission of serious crimes and there was generation of huge amounts of proceeds of crime from various countries including Pakistan, to carry out unrest in Kashmir.
It was alleged that he was also found involved in terror financing activities. (News Vibes of India)
