A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The judgment follows a long investigation into activities linked to separatism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Asiya Andrabi is the head of Dukhtaran-e-Millat, a banned group. The court held her guilty of charges such as conspiracy, promoting separatist ideas, and actions considered harmful to India’s unity and sovereignty.
The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). According to the agency, Andrabi used speeches, public appearances, and her organisation to spread messages against the Indian state and encourage unrest in the region.
Two of her associates, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, were also found guilty in the case. The court sentenced both of them to 30 years in prison for their involvement.
The court observed that the actions of the accused were part of a larger effort to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India. It stated that such activities posed a serious threat to the country’s integrity and could not be taken lightly.
Asiya Andrabi was arrested in 2018 and has been in custody since then. The case has been closely watched as part of broader efforts to deal with separatist movements in the region.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is a strict law used to handle cases related to terrorism, unlawful activities, and threats to national security. Authorities often use it in cases involving separatist groups.
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