J&K court summons Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin, 3 others on July 14
Synopsis
A Srinagar court has formally summoned Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and three other designated terrorists to appear on 14 July, with Counter Intelligence Kashmir executing the proclamation order at their last-known residences. All four are reportedly sheltering in PoK — making this as much a legal signal as an operational one.
Key Takeaways
Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) executed a proclamation order on 12 June against four designated terrorists, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin .
All four accused have been directed to appear before a Srinagar court on 14 July at 10 am .
The case is linked to FIR No.
05/1996 , one of the oldest active terror proceedings in Jammu and Kashmir .
The proclamation was executed under Section 84, BNSS-2023 and was photographed and videographed for legal compliance.
All four accused are reportedly hiding in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) .
Failure to appear on the stipulated date will invite further legal action under applicable law.
A Srinagar court has directed four designated terrorists — including Hizbul Mujahideen chief commander Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin — to appear before it on 14 July at 10 am, after the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) executed a proclamation order against all four accused on Friday, 12 June. The order was issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 in connection with FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK.
The Four Accused
The proclamation names Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, a resident of Soibugh, Budgam — a designated terrorist and chairman of the United Jehad Council (UJC); Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, resident of Liver Srigufwara, Anantnag, designated terrorist and Hizbul Mujahideen commander; Sher Mohammad alias Bahadur alias Riaz, resident of Malangam, Bandipora; and Nasir Yousuf Qadri, resident of Sheeltang, Habba Kadal, Srinagar. All four are reportedly hiding in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
How the Proclamation Was Executed
The CIK team carried out the proclamation in strict compliance with legal procedures, pasting the court order at conspicuous locations and at the main gates of the accused persons' residences. The entire process was photographed and videographed, according to a statement by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir unit. The court has warned that failure to appear on the stipulated date will invite further legal action as contemplated under law.
Legal and Investigative Background
The case stems from FIR No. 05/1996, making it one of the oldest active terror-related proceedings in Jammu and Kashmir. The matter is being heard by the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge, Designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar. During investigation, the accused were found to be deliberately evading arrest and avoiding legal proceedings, prompting the court to initiate proclamation proceedings under the BNSS.
Broader Security Operations
This development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces across the union territory. These operations are targeting not only active terrorists but also their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers, with the stated aim of dismantling the broader support infrastructure of terrorism in J&K. The proclamation order against such high-profile designated terrorists signals a renewed push to pursue legal accountability even against fugitives believed to be operating from across the border.
Point of View
In practical terms, a legal formality — Salahuddin has evaded Indian jurisdiction for decades. But the move carries strategic weight: it keeps the judicial record active on a case dating back to 1996 and signals that India's counter-terror legal apparatus will not allow statute-of-limitations arguments to quietly bury old charges. The real question is whether such proceedings, however symbolically significant, translate into any operational or diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to hand over designated terrorists. History suggests they rarely do.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Syed Salahuddin and why is he significant?
Syed Salahuddin, whose real name is Mohammad Yousuf Shah, is the chief commander of the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and chairman of the United Jehad Council (UJC). He is a designated terrorist under Indian law and has been based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for decades.
What is the proclamation order issued by the Srinagar court?
It is a legal directive issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 by the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge under the NIA Act), Srinagar, requiring four accused persons to appear before the court on 14 July. The order was executed by Counter Intelligence Kashmir at the accused persons' last-known residences.
What happens if the accused do not appear on 14 July?
The court has stated that failure to appear on 14 July will result in further legal action as contemplated under applicable law. This could include attachment of property or other coercive measures available under the BNSS.
Where are the four accused currently believed to be?
All four accused — Syed Salahuddin, Ghulam Nabi Khan alias Amir Khan, Sher Mohammad alias Bahadur, and Nasir Yousuf Qadri — are reportedly hiding in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
How old is the FIR in this case?
The case is registered as FIR No. 05/1996 at Police Station CIK, making it nearly three decades old and one of the longest-running active terror-related proceedings in Jammu and Kashmir.
