35-Year Manhunt Ends with 'Businessman' Arrested for 1991 Jammu Blast
Jammu Railway Police have apprehended Altaf Hussain Sheikh, a fugitive accused in the 1991 Jammu Railway Station bombing. He had evaded capture for 35 years, reportedly living as a businessman under an assumed identity.
Key takeaways
- A man identified as Altaf Hussain Sheikh has been arrested in Jammu for alleged involvement in a 1991 railway station bomb blast.
- Sheikh had been evading authorities for 35 years and was reportedly living under an assumed identity as a businessman.
- The 1991 blast resulted in three deaths, including two paramilitary troopers, and 18 injuries.
- This is the second arrest in the case, with another suspect apprehended on the day of the incident.
- All accused face charges under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1991.
Authorities in Jammu have arrested a man identified as Altaf Hussain Sheikh, who had been a fugitive for 35 years in connection with a 1991 bomb blast at the Jammu Railway Station. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has remained largely unresolved for decades.
The 1991 blast occurred on Platform No. 1 of the Jammu Railway Station, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two paramilitary troopers, and injuring 18 others. Sheikh, a resident of Bijbehara in Anantnag, was allegedly involved in the incident and had gone into hiding shortly after.
Police reported that Sheikh had been living under a concealed identity, establishing himself as a successful businessman in the Bijbehara area. The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Jammu initiated an intensive manhunt two years prior to his apprehension. Investigators verified his identity by meticulously examining his personal and residential details.
Sheikh's arrest is the second in connection with the blast. Another suspect, Aman Ullah Khan, was taken into custody on the day of the incident. The police are currently seeking to apprehend other individuals believed to be involved. All suspects face charges under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1991. Sheikh was presented before a TADA court on Thursday.
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