Terrorist Accused in Jammu Station Bombing Nabbed in Major Police Operation (Img: Pinterest)
Srinagar: A major breakthrough has come in the 1991 Jammu railway station bomb blast case, with the arrest of a terrorist accused who had been evading law enforcement for nearly 35 years. The Government Railway Police (GRP) Jammu arrested Altaf Hussain Sheikh, who was allegedly involved in the deadly attack that killed three people and injured several others.
According to police officials, Sheikh was arrested after an extensive search operation. Investigators said he had been living under a concealed identity for decades and had managed to avoid arrest despite being declared an absconder by a court.
The case dates back to April 2, 1991, when a bomb exploded on platform number 1 of Jammu railway station. The blast resulted in the deaths of three people, including two members of paramilitary forces, while 18 civilians were injured.
Police investigations revealed that Altaf Hussain Sheikh and his associates were allegedly involved in planning and executing the attack. One accused, Aman Ullah Khan, was arrested on the day of the blast, while other suspects managed to escape and remained untraceable for decades.
GRP Jammu officials said that after disappearing following the blast, Sheikh changed his identity and lived secretly for several years. During the recent investigation, authorities reportedly discovered that he had been residing as a businessman while hiding his alleged past.
The police intensified efforts to trace him over the last two years, eventually leading to his identification and arrest.
The arrested accused has been booked under provisions of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), the Explosive Substances Act and other relevant sections of the law.
Authorities said further investigation is underway to gather more details about his role in the attack and identify any possible links with other individuals involved in the case.
The arrest marks a significant development in one of Jammu’s oldest terror-related cases. Police officials said the operation demonstrates their continued efforts to bring absconding accused involved in serious crimes to justice, regardless of how much time has passed.
The investigation into the remaining accused and other aspects of the 1991 blast case continues.
