Notice issued against Hizbul chief for absconding

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday (July 25, 2025) issued a proclamation against Hizbul Mujahideen chief and United Jihad Council supremo Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case.

The special designated court issued a proclamation requiring the appearance of Salahuddin, a resident of Soibugh, Budgam, in connection with “serious charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC)”.

The NIA said a challan has been filed alleging that the accused has committed offences punishable under Sections 13 and 18 of the Act, and Section 505 of the RPC. 

“Despite a warrant being issued for his arrest, law enforcement authorities have reported that the accused could not be found and is believed to have absconded or is deliberately concealing his whereabouts to evade arrest,” the NIA said.

In light of these circumstances, the NIA spokesperson said, the court officially declared the accused as absconding and issued a proclamation requiring his appearance before the court on or before August 30, 2025, to answer the charges framed against him.

“Failure to appear may lead to further legal action, including proceedings under Section 82/83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure pertaining to the attachment of property of an absconder,” it said.