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Yasin Malik, Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid to Face Trial in Terror Funding Case
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What Happened?
A special NIA court in Delhi has ordered the trial of Yasin Malik and six others for money laundering linked to terror funding from Pakistan. The trial is set to begin on November 19.
Key points
- The trial will begin on November 19, as ordered by Special Judge Prashant Sharma.
- Malik appeared via video conferencing from Tihar Jail and denied the charges.
- The Enforcement Directorate claims the accused laundered approximately Rs 8.95 crore.
- Funds were allegedly routed through hawala channels from Pakistan to separatist leaders.
- The investigation by the ED started on June 14, 2017, based on an NIA case.
Key insights
- The outcome of the trial may influence future funding sources for separatist movements.
- If convicted, the accused could face severe penalties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- The case highlights ongoing concerns about foreign funding of terrorism in India.
Why it matters
The trial could have significant implications for separatist funding in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Yasin Malik· PersonEngineer Rashid· PersonNIA· OrganizationEnforcement Directorate· OrganizationJammu and Kashmir· LocationIndia· Country
Source
India Today
