Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Second Accused Identified in 1990 IAF Attack
A long time ago, in 1990, some bad people attacked Indian Air Force soldiers in Srinagar.
Four soldiers were killed, and many others were hurt.
The main person responsible was Yasin Malik.
Recently, another person named Shoukat Bakshi was identified as one of the shooters by a survivor of the attack.
The court is now looking into this case.
The soldiers were waiting for their ride to work when the attack happened.
The court is also dealing with another case where Malik's group kidnapped someone important.
Shoukat Bakshi identified as a shooter in the 1990 IAF attack in Srinagar.
Four IAF personnel were killed and 40 injured in the attack.
Yasin Malik was previously identified as the main shooter.
The identification was made by an IAF employee who survived the attack.
The case is being heard in a special CBI court.
- Who
- Indian Air Force personnel and terrorists
- What
- Terror attack on IAF personnel
- When
- January 25, 1990
- Where
- Rawalpora, Srinagar
- Why
- Terrorist attack
- Date of Attack
- January 25, 1990
- Location
- Rawalpora, Srinagar
- Victims
- 4 killed, 40 injured
- Main Accused
- Yasin Malik
- Recently Identified Accused
- Shoukat Bakshi
- Identified By
- IAF employee and survivor
- Court
- Special CBI court
- Charge Sheet Filed
- August 31, 1990