Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pakistan-based Terror Handler Ordered to Appear in NIA Court
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a man named Mohammad Qasim, who is believed to be in Pakistan, to appear before it.
He is wanted for his involvement in bomb blasts that happened in Katra and Narwal in 2022-23, which killed 13 people.
The court used a special law to issue this order, and the police are asking the public to share any information they have about him.
Qasim is wanted in several cases under a law that prevents unlawful activities.
A court in Jammu and Kashmir issued a proclamation for Mohammad Qasim to appear on August 21.
Qasim is wanted for his involvement in the 2022-23 Katra and Narwal blasts that killed 13 people.
The proclamation was read out at Qasim's residence in Angralla village, Reasi district.
The police are asking the public to share any information about Qasim's whereabouts.
Qasim is believed to have crossed over to Pakistan and is wanted in multiple cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- Who
- Mohammad Qasim alias Salman, a Pakistan-based cross-border terror handler
- What
- Court proclamation issued for his appearance in connection with the 2022-23 Katra and Narwal blasts
- When
- August 21
- Where
- Katra and Narwal, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To face charges related to the blasts that killed 13 people
Legal Action
Terrorist Evading Justice
Legal Process
Legal Action
The court issued a proclamation under Section 84 of the BNSS, 2023, requiring the accused to appear before it.
Terrorist Evading Justice
The terrorist, Mohammad Qasim, is evading justice and is believed to be in Pakistan.
- Date of Court Appearance
- August 21
- Location of Blasts
- Katra and Narwal
- Number of Victims
- 13
- Legal Act
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Residence of Accused
- Angralla village, Reasi district