A doctor based in South Kashmir and his wife have been chargesheeted by the Jammu & Kashmir Police’s Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly spreading secessionist and misleading content through social media platforms.
Chargesheet Filed in Srinagar Court
The chargesheet has been filed before a Special Court designated under the NIA Act in Srinagar. The case pertains to an FIR registered in November last year at Police Station CIK Srinagar.
Authorities confirmed that the accused couple, residents of Bugam village in Kulgam district, are facing charges under Sections 152 and 62(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 13, 38, and 39 of the UAPA.
Alleged Role in Spreading False Narratives
According to investigators, the couple allegedly created and circulated false, fabricated, and distorted narratives about the situation in Kashmir. These materials were reportedly shared through social media platforms and encrypted messaging applications.
The wife is accused of acting in coordination with members of the banned संगठन Dukhtaran-e-Millat, while the doctor allegedly supported and facilitated these activities.
Accused of Promoting Radicalisation and Disharmony
CIK officials stated that the shared content was aimed at promoting secessionist sentiments, inciting violence, and spreading religious disharmony. Investigators believe the actions were intended to radicalise youth and disrupt public order.
The agency further noted that the content allegedly fostered “disaffection, hatred, and enmity against the Union of India,” posing a serious threat to national security and sovereignty.
Misuse of Government Position Alleged
The accused doctor, employed at a government hospital in Srinagar, is also alleged to have misused his official position and public credibility. Authorities claim this added legitimacy to the misleading narratives being circulated online.
Investigation Concludes with ‘Sufficient Evidence’
CIK stated that after a detailed investigation, sufficient evidence was gathered against the duo, leading to the filing of the chargesheet. The matter will now be decided by the competent court.
The agency reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against individuals or networks involved in activities that threaten the unity and integrity of the country.
Background: Crackdown on Terror-Linked Networks
This development comes shortly after a Delhi court sentenced the chief of Dukhtaran-e-Millat to life imprisonment in a separate UAPA case, while her associates were awarded 30-year jail terms. The arrests in that case were made by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2018.
