Jammu: Separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah arrives to appear before a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in connection with a 1996 Srinagar violence case, in Jammu. (PTI Photo) JAMMU: A designated NIA court in Jammu Monday extended the remand of separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah till May 6 in connection with a three decades old terror case.Shah was produced before special judge Prem Sagar by the chief investigating officer of NIA, who sought further custody of Shah for investigations into the 1996 Naaz Crossing mob violence case in Srinagar, officials said.Observing that the accused was prima facie involved in serious offences punishable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Arms Act, the court extended his custody for 10 more days, but directed the agency expedite the probe and strictly adhere to provisions of BNNS. The court further directed that the accused be medically examined every 48 hours.Shah, who was recently released on bail after spending nearly seven years in jail in other cases, was arrested in Delhi by the Srinagar branch of NIA on April 17 in connection with the 1996 case, related to a mob attack on policemen during a terrorist’s funeral. He was brought to Jammu on transit remand and produced before the NIA court.According to the prosecution, during the course of investigation, the accused admitted his presence at Naaz Crossing at the time of the attack, and allegedly led the mob along with other Hurriyat Conference leaders. However, he has not disclosed the identity of the terrorists involved, despite repeated questioning.It was also submitted that the terror probe agency has formally written to CID Kashmir and Doordarshan Kashmir (DD Kashmir) seeking archival footage and other material related to the incident dated July 17, 1996.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNDA Nears 2/3 Majority As NDA Numbers Swell in Rajya Sabha After AAP Exodus’Party Of Billionaires’: Congress Attacks AAP After 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJPIran Attacks Togo-Flagged Tanker With 17 Indian Seafarers Near Oman; All Safe’Once-in-a-Generation’ India Signs Free Trade Agreement With New Zealand After a Decade of Talks’Attack By BJP Goons’: TMC MP Mitali Bag’s Car Vandalised In Hooghly, BJP Denies TMC’s Charge’You Are Married Because AAP Made You Rajya Sabha Member’: Saurabh Bharadwaj Attacks Raghav ChadhaNDA Surges In Rajya Sabha After Chadha-Led AAP Exodus, BJP Nears Majority“Right Man, Wrong Party”: Raghav Chadha Defends Exit From AAP In New Video“Bound To Happen”: Congress MLA’s Take On Trump Event ShootingArvind Kejriwal Shocks Court With Refusal To Appear In Excise Case123Photostories10 delicious Indian sweets made with fresh cheesePM Narendra Modi praises 3 desi Indian cheese varieties and asks how many have you triedHow Brahma Muhurta Routines Can Improve Focus, Clarity, and Discipline8 historic landmarks in Mumbai that are more than 100 years old: Why you should visit themTop 5 residential areas of Nashik for quality living and investmentAC vs cooler: What works best for DelhiAamir Khan tears up at son Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ek Din Ki Mehfil’ event: 5 times the actor got emotional in publicGreen and red food combinations that boost nutrient absorption instantlySummer Special: How to make Kaache Aam ki Launji at homeOTT releases this week (April 27-May 3, 2026): ‘Glory’, ‘The Kerala Story 2, ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Aadu 3’ and more123Hot PicksWest Bengal PollsPM ModiMamata BanerjeeRahul GandhiBengal RallyWest Bengal ElectionsMatua CommunityTop TrendingRussini Mike Photo ControversyTamil Nadu electionNFL Trade RumorsPetrol Diesel PriceAssam HS 12th ResultJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap
JAMMU: A designated NIA court in Jammu Monday extended the remand of separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah till May 6 in connection with a three decades old terror case.Shah was produced before special judge Prem Sagar by the chief investigating officer of NIA, who sought further custody of Shah for investigations into the 1996 Naaz Crossing mob violence case in Srinagar, officials said.Observing that the accused was prima facie involved in serious offences punishable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Arms Act, the court extended his custody for 10 more days, but directed the agency expedite the probe and strictly adhere to provisions of BNNS. The court further directed that the accused be medically examined every 48 hours.Shah, who was recently released on bail after spending nearly seven years in jail in other cases, was arrested in Delhi by the Srinagar branch of NIA on April 17 in connection with the 1996 case, related to a mob attack on policemen during a terrorist’s funeral. He was brought to Jammu on transit remand and produced before the NIA court.According to the prosecution, during the course of investigation, the accused admitted his presence at Naaz Crossing at the time of the attack, and allegedly led the mob along with other Hurriyat Conference leaders. However, he has not disclosed the identity of the terrorists involved, despite repeated questioning.It was also submitted that the terror probe agency has formally written to CID Kashmir and Doordarshan Kashmir (DD Kashmir) seeking archival footage and other material related to the incident dated July 17, 1996.
