Srinagar, Oct 7: In the Shopian area of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir police, along with the Revenue department, started proclamation proceedings against two fugitive militants on Saturday. Abid Ramzan Sheikh of Chotipora Shopian and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Cheki Cholen, who is reportedly implicated in numerous acts of terrorism, have been the subject of proclamation proceedings, according to the police. At least eight FIRs have been filed against the pair.Shopian Tanushree, a senior superintendent of police (SSP), stated that the district police were collaborating closely with other authorities to follow the law and prosecute these individuals. She claimed that because an open, non-bailable warrant against them was still outstanding as of September 6, 2023, these proceedings had been started against active terrorists who were eluding capture. Accordingly, proclamation notice under section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) issued by the Hon’ble Court of the NIA has been pasted/circulated at their residences and other notable places in their respective native villages, along with revenue officials, with instructions that said wanted terrorists shall surrender before investigation officer or honourable court of law otherwise further proceedings will be initiated in accordance with the law against them, the SSP said.The Shopian Police also used drumming to alert the public to their continued efforts to capture the aforementioned active militants, who are necessary for the investigation of instances involving terrorism. The proclamation procedures and property attachment, according to the police, are a part of a larger effort to combat terrorism and uphold the rule of law. The Top police commander added, “We ask the people to maintain vigilance and provide information that may assist in the capture of these active terrorists.
