Tue Dec 30 20:47:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation notice against three individuals, including former cross-LoC trade body president Mubeen Ahmad Shah and architect Tony Ashai, for allegedly engaging in anti-national propaganda and secessionist misinformation. The case, filed by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), accuses the individuals of offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The accused, now absconding, are directed to appear in court by January 31, 2026, or face property attachment. The CIK alleges the individuals are using social media to spread false information and incite violence, and warns against such activities.
News Article:
Srinagar Court Issues Proclamation Against Prominent Figures for “Anti-National Propaganda”
Srinagar, J&K – December 31, 2025 – A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation notice against three individuals, including former president of the cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade body, Mubeen Ahmad Shah, and well-known Kashmiri architect Tony Ashai, accusing them of engaging in “anti-national propaganda and secessionist misinformation.”
The proclamation, issued under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, follows FIR No. 07/2020 filed by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), a special cell of the J&K Police. The case alleges offences under Sections 153-A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to the CIK, the case stems from credible intelligence inputs revealing a “well-orchestrated conspiracy” by anti-social and anti-national elements operating at the behest of secessionist forces both within and outside the Kashmir Valley. The other individual named in the proclamation is Rifat Wani, a resident of Kupwara.
The CIK stated that warrants for the arrest of the accused were issued, but the individuals have gone into hiding to evade legal proceedings. The court has directed the accused to appear before it on or before January 31, 2026. Failure to comply will result in stringent actions, including the attachment of property under Section 83 Cr.PC.
Mubeen Ahmad Shah, a prominent businessman who also served as president of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) and chairman of the Joint Cross-LoC Chamber, was previously arrested on August 4, 2019, prior to the revocation of J&K’s special status. Tony Ashai is a California-based architect with projects spanning the US, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Despite being declared absconders, the CIK alleges that the accused continue to spread “false, fabricated, and provocative content” on social media, inciting violence and destabilizing public order within the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The CIK affirmed its commitment to acting decisively against all elements engaged in anti-national propaganda and digital subversion, warning that such activities would be dealt with strictly under the law.
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