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Court Releases Man After CBI's Mistaken Arrest in 36-Year-Old Kidnapping Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:22 am CST
A man wrongfully arrested by the CBI in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed was released by a court after it was revealed that the agency had previously cleared him of any involvement. The case highlights a significant error in the investigation of the high-profile kidnapping that changed Kashmir's political landscape.
The 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed Kidnapping Case: A Pivotal Moment in Kashmir's Terrorism History
Dec 02, 2025 12:05 pm CST
After 36 years, authorities have apprehended Shafat Ahmed Shangloo for his role in the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of former Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. This historic case, which resulted in the unprecedented release of five terrorists in exchange for a hostage, is widely considered a turning point in Kashmir's terrorism landscape. The investigation continues with JKLF leader Yasin Malik as the primary accused.
CBI Arrests Suspect in 36-Year-Old Kidnapping Case of Rubaiyya Sayeed: Major Breakthrough in Historic Terrorism Investigation
Dec 01, 2025 10:45 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a suspect in the 36-year-old kidnapping case of Rubaiyya Sayeed, daughter of former Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. The arrest relates to the 1989 abduction by JKLF terrorists, a case in which Yasin Malik is a prime accused. This development marks a significant step in one of India's most notorious terrorism cases from the late 1980s.