Indian Politics

Delhi court orders terror funding trial for Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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A special Delhi court on Friday ordered the commencement of trial against Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, MP Engineer Rashid, and five others in a terror-funding case.

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The case, linked to Pakistan-based hawala channels, involves alleged money laundering of ₹8.94 crore; prosecution evidence recording is scheduled to begin on November 19.

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Yasin Malik, appearing via video conferencing from Tihar Jail, pleaded not guilty to charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and will contest the proceedings.