Delhi, Dec 14: The National Invistigation Agency (NIA), on Saturday filed a charge sheet against an accused who provided logistical support to terrorist who attacked on a bus carrying pilgrims near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir in June this yaer.
The incident results the deaths of eight pilgrims as well as the bus driver.
The accused have been identified as Hakam Khan alias Hakim Din was charged under various penal provisions and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the charge sheet filed before the National Investigation Agency special court, Jammu.
“The accused had confessed to being part of the conspiracy behind the attack, which was executed by three terrorists with his active logistic support.”
The agency also said that beside providing shelter to terrorsist Khan had helped them to identify the attack spot.
Pertient to mention, the attack took place on June 9, when unknown terrorists opened fire at the bus when it reached Kanda near Jhandi Morh. At the time of the incident, the bus was carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori, Ransoo to Katra.
The firing had caused the bus driver to lose control after he was hit on the head with a bullet. The bus then rolled into a deep gorge, leading to the tragic deaths and injuries.
Eight pilgrims as well as the bus driver were killed and 41 pilgrims were seriously injured in the attack, aimed at unleashing terror among the general public and those visiting Jammu and Kashmir for pilgrimage.
After taking over the investigation, the NIA arrested Hakam after detailed investigations and examination of evidence.