NIA chargesheet baseless: Separatist leadership

At a press meet at Mirwaiz’s Nigeen residence, the JRL said in a statement, “There is a persistent campaign on the part of the government of India and certain sections of Indian media to align the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination with terrorism.”

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Thursday described the NIA chargesheet against 12 people, including Kashmiri separatist leaders, as “baseless, false and concocted”. JRL, comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, also reacted strongly to Army Chief Bipin Rawat’s comments Wednesday when he said, “People of Kashmir in general, I think, are getting tired of terrorism.”

At a press meet at Mirwaiz’s Nigeen residence, the JRL said in a statement, “There is a persistent campaign on the part of the government of India and certain sections of Indian media to align the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination with terrorism.”

On the chargesheet, Mirwaiz said, “The chargesheet has been kept open and it is a clear indication by the Government of India to browbeat, harass and threaten the leadership and the people as we have seen in the past year.”

Naveed Iqbal

Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More

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