Kashmiri Leader Asiya Andrabi Gets Life Term in Terror Case

A special National Investigation Agency court in New Delhi sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment on Tuesday for conspiring to wage war against India and other terrorism-related offenses. Two of her associates, Sofi Fehmida and Nahida Nasreen, each received 30-year prison terms in the same case, with all sentences to run concurrently.

The convictions stem from activities linked to Dukhtarane Millat, a banned women's separatist organization founded by Andrabi, which authorities describe as involved in anti-India efforts in the Kashmir Valley. The court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, found the three guilty on January 14 of multiple charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Indian Penal Code. Andrabi, 62, was held accountable for terror conspiracy under Section 18 of the UAPA, criminal conspiracy under Section 120B of the IPC, and conspiracy to wage war against the government under Section 121A of the IPC, among others. She also faced 10-year terms for membership and support of a terrorist organization under Sections 38 and 39 of the UAPA, as well as shorter sentences for promoting enmity between...