Bail denied to Pulwama attack accused, jail authorities asked to provide medical care

An NIA court in Jammu has denied bail to Insha Jan, also known as Insha Tariq, who is accused of involvement in the Pulwama terror attack. The court ruled that releasing her at this stage could jeopardize key prosecution witnesses. Special judge Prem Sagar stated that the prosecution material against her needed further corroboration from witnesses yet to be examined.

However, the court ordered Baramulla district jail authorities to provide the necessary medical care to Insha and submit a compliance report every fortnight. Insha had sought bail due to the prolonged incarceration, delay in the trial, and her chronic medical ailments including dermatological problems, cervical spondylosis, and chronic oculogenic headache.

Despite these health issues, the court found her condition not life-threatening, thus not warranting an immediate release. Insha, along with her father Peer Tariq Ahmad Shah, was arrested on March 3, 2020, in connection with the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel on February 14, 2019. They were accused of harboring Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists at their residence and providing them with food and logistical support. Charges were filed against her on December 10, 2022.