In Brief
- Altaf Hussain Sheikh was arrested for the 1991 Jammu railway station bomb blast.
- He was booked under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.
- The arrest ended a 35-year search for the perpetrator.
- This marks a significant move in addressing cold terror cases in Jammu and Kashmir.
Altaf Hussain Sheikh, a resident of Bijbehara in Anantnag, was arrested for his involvement in the bomb blast at Jammu railway station on April 2, 1991. The attack had caused significant disruption and raised security concerns at the time. Authorities booked him under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), a strict anti-terrorism law.
The arrest came after 35 years, closing a long-standing investigation that had remained open due to the passage of time and difficulties in tracking suspects. Law enforcement agencies have hailed this arrest as a key success in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
The apprehension of Altaf Hussain Sheikh sends a strong message regarding the persistence of security forces in addressing unresolved terror cases, even after decades. It reflects the continued focus on maintaining peace and security in the region.
