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Court denies bail to woman linked to 2019 Pulwama terror attack
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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A Srinagar court rejected the bail petition of a woman accused of involvement in the 2019 Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel.
A sessions court in Srinagar on Wednesday refused bail to a woman alleged to have played a role in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel. The accused, who was arrested earlier on terrorism charges, had sought release pending trial, arguing that she posed no flight risk.
The presiding judge cited the gravity of the offence, the ongoing investigation and the possibility of tampering with evidence as reasons for denying the bail. The court also noted that the case remains under the purview of anti‑terrorism statutes, which demand a higher threshold for bail.
Legal experts said the decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach in terrorism‑related cases, where the security implications outweigh individual liberty considerations. The trial is expected to continue, with further hearings scheduled in the coming weeks.
The Pulwama attack, carried out by a Pakistan‑based militant group, remains one of the deadliest terrorist incidents on Indian soil in recent years, prompting extensive security and legal actions across the country.
The presiding judge cited the gravity of the offence, the ongoing investigation and the possibility of tampering with evidence as reasons for denying the bail. The court also noted that the case remains under the purview of anti‑terrorism statutes, which demand a higher threshold for bail.
Legal experts said the decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach in terrorism‑related cases, where the security implications outweigh individual liberty considerations. The trial is expected to continue, with further hearings scheduled in the coming weeks.
The Pulwama attack, carried out by a Pakistan‑based militant group, remains one of the deadliest terrorist incidents on Indian soil in recent years, prompting extensive security and legal actions across the country.