The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today filed a chargesheet against Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and others for their alleged involvement in the Pathankot terror attack. Sources said, in a comprehensive charge sheet filed at Panchkula Special Court , NIA has highlighted the role of terror group Jaish in spreading mayhem in India and referred to the nefarious plans of the outfit. <br/><br/>The charge sheet which also named Azhar's brother Rauf Asghar as accused, alleged that immediately after the Pathankot incident, he had hosted a video message claiming responsibility for the terror strike and glorified the role of Azhar, who was released in exchange for passengers of hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in 1999.<br/><br/>The charge sheet is likely to be used by India at various international fora to highlight the role of Masood Azhar in Pathankot terror strike carried out on January 2 this year. The Home Ministry had provided approval to NIA to file the charge sheet against Azhar and others under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
News On AIR | December 19, 2016 5:18 PM
Pathankot terror attack: NIA files charge sheet against JeM chief Masood Azhar