Archive · 11 Dec 2025
HAJY Group's Legal Closure After Decades
The HAJY group was a famous militant group in Jammu and Kashmir in the late 1980s.
They wanted independence from both India and Pakistan.
Two of its members were killed, one is in jail for life, and the last one, Javed Ahmad Mir, was recently arrested.
The group is now only remembered in official records.
Their story shows how militant groups in Kashmir have changed over time, with some losing power and others taking their place.
The Indian government has been strict on these groups, especially after 2019, reopening old cases and declaring some groups illegal.
Javed Ahmad Mir, the last surviving member of the HAJY group, was arrested for leading a violent procession in 1996.
Yasin Malik, another member, is serving two life sentences for conspiracy and waging war against the state.
The HAJY group was part of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), which promoted independence from India and Pakistan.
The group lost relevance as Pakistan withdrew support and new militant outfits emerged in the 1990s.
The HAJY group's story reflects the changing militant landscape in Kashmir, with early separatist groups being overshadowed by Pakistan-backed outfits and government crackdowns.
- Who
- HAJY group members (Hameed Sheikh, Ashfaq Majeed, Javed Ahmad Mir, Yasin Malik) and JKLF
- What
- Legal action against surviving members of the HAJY group
- When
- Javed Ahmad Mir arrested last week; Yasin Malik sentenced in 2022
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- For their roles in militant activities and violent protests
- Group Name
- HAJY (Hameed Sheikh, Ashfaq Majeed, Javed Ahmad Mir, Yasin Malik)
- Arrested Member
- Javed Ahmad Mir (Nalka)
- Current Status of Members
- Two killed, one arrested, one serving life sentence
- Yasin Malik's Sentence
- Two life terms + five 10-year sentences (concurrent)
- Pending Cases Against Malik
- Kidnapping of Rubiya Syed, killing of IAF personnel, receiving funds from Pakistan
- JKLF's Stance
- Pro-independence from India and Pakistan
- Emergence of HAJY Group
- Late 1980s
- Current Status of HAJY Group
- Only exists in records and political memory