NIA court rejects bail plea of Pulwama terror case accused Insha Jan, cites ongoing trial
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An NIA court rejected Insha Jan’s bail plea in the Pulwama terror attack conspiracy case, citing the ongoing trial and risk of influencing witnesses, while ordering jail authorities to provide medical care.
An NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, an accused facing trial in the Pulwama terror attack conspiracy case, citing the ongoing trial and the possibility of her influencing key prosecution witnesses. Special Judge Prem Sagar dismissed the application on Thursday (Aug 20), noting that witnesses were still being examined and that the prosecution evidence against Jan required further corroboration from witnesses yet to appear before the court.
The court, however, directed authorities at Baramulla district jail to ensure that Jan receives the medical treatment she requires. Jail authorities have also been asked to submit a compliance report to the court every fortnight.
Jan had sought bail citing prolonged incarceration, delays in the trial and health concerns. Her defence told the court that more than six years in custody had affected her health. She was claimed to be suffering from chronic dermatological problems, cervical spondylosis and chronic oculogenic headache.
The court did not find her medical condition serious enough to justify her immediate release, while stressing that the trial remains underway.
Jan has been in custody for more than six years and is facing charges under several provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code, Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act.
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The case relates to the February 14, 2019, Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed when a suicide bomber targeted a convoy in Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA arrested Jan and her father, Peer Tariq Ahmad Shah, on March 3, 2020, alleging that they had harboured Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists at their residence and provided them with food and logistical assistance. Charges against Jan were framed on December 10, 2022.
