India News | J&K: US-based Ghulam Nabi Fai Declared Proclaimed Offender by NIA Court

Srinagar, May 1 (PTI) An NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday declared Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based lobbyist, a proclaimed offender.

"Police in Budgam have successfully secured the declaration of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai as a proclaimed offender through the Special Judge, NIA Court, Budgam," a police spokesperson said.

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Fai, a resident of Wadwan, Budgam, is presently in the US and is an accused in a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case.

"Despite the issuance of warrants, Fai persistently evaded arrest, obstructing the legal process and avoiding accountability under the law," the spokesman said.

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In light of his continued non-cooperation and deliberate attempts to conceal himself to evade arrest, the police presented a plea before the court, the spokesperson said.

Acting on this plea, the court declared Fai a proclaimed offender on Wednesday.

The court has directed Fai to surrender before the Jammu and Kashmir Police within 30 days from the proclamation date.

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