The government has designated chief commander of terrorist outfit Al-Umar Mujahideen, Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar as a terrorist under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.<br />''<br />''He was one of the released terrorists in the year 1999 Indian Airlines Flight hijacking crisis, in exchange for the hostages of Indian Airlines Flight.&nbsp; In its notification, Union Home Ministry said, &nbsp;Zargar has been running an incessant campaign from Pakistan to fuel terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and is a threat to peace, not only to India but across the world, with his contacts and proximity to radical terrorist groups.<br />''<br />''<br />
News On AIR | April 14, 2022 8:06 PM
Govt designates Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, released during 1999 Indian Airlines Flight hijack crisis, as terrorist under UAPA