No bail to woman accused in 2019 Pulwama attack
On Wednesday, a special NIA court denied bail to Insha Jan, one of the accused in the 2019 Pulwama attack which left 40 CRPF personnel dead. The court ruled that enough evidence existed to support the accusations against her as likely true. Judge Prem Sagar denied her counsel's request for bail, citing reasons such as the ongoing trial, witness examinations, and the nature of the charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Section 43-D(5) of the UAPA prevents bail if the court finds "reasonable grounds to believe the accusations are prima facie true," meaning the court has reviewed the case diary or chargesheet and believes the accusations are likely true. The court also dismissed Jan's health concerns, stating her ailments were not life-threatening and did not warrant bail.
She was arrested in March 2020 and faces trial under UAPA, Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), Arms Act, and Explosive Substances Act.
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