Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Yasin Malik: Engaged by PMs, Now Facing Death Penalty
Yasin Malik, a jailed Kashmiri separatist, says he was once encouraged by the government to work towards peace.
He claims he met with multiple Prime Ministers and leaders from the RSS.
The government gave him a passport and let him travel.
Now, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) wants him to get the death penalty for allegedly funding terrorism.
Malik says the government is trying to erase history and claims he did not fund terror.
He has stated he was a key player in seeking the support for ceasefires.
The debate is about his past relationship with the state and the charges he now faces.
Yasin Malik claims engagement with seven Prime Ministers and RSS leadership.
Malik submitted an affidavit in Delhi High Court.
NIA seeks death penalty for 2016 terror funding case.
Malik says government encouraged peace and allowed him to travel.
Malik denies terror funding allegations and claims he is being scapegoated.
- Who
- Yasin Malik and the NIA
- What
- Malik's claims of government engagement; NIA seeks death penalty.
- When
- Since 1990s, ongoing as of 2019
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India
- Why
- NIA seeks death penalty in terror funding case, Malik disputes charges
Malik's Perspective
NIA/Government Perspective
Role and Claims
Malik's Perspective
Malik asserts historical engagement with the government, cooperation.
NIA/Government Perspective
The NIA pursues the death penalty in the 2016 terror funding case.
Funding Allegations
Malik's Perspective
Malik denies role in terror funding, claims scapegoating.
NIA/Government Perspective
NIA seeks death penalty based on evidence
- Figure
- Yasin Malik
- Issue
- NIA seeks death penalty in 2016 terror funding case
- Malik's Claim
- Engaged by 7 PMs, met RSS and Shankaracharyas
- Current Status
- In Tihar Jail since 2019
- Previous Government Actions
- Provided bail, passport, allowed travel
