SIA Kashmir secures Interpol Red Corner notice against Hizbul terrorist

“In a major breakthrough in counter-terrorism efforts, the agency secured the Red Corner Notice (RCN) against HM member Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, alias Fayaz alias Sajad. The notice will facilitate international law enforcement agencies in locating, detaining, and initiating legal proceedings for the extradition of the accused to India to face trial,” an SIA spokesperson said.

Officials said that the case pertains to an ambush on 26 April 2013 at Peer Mohalla, Hygam, Sopore, where terrorists armed with automatic weapons attacked a police party, resulting in the killing of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel in one of the most deadly strikes against security forces during that period.

The case was initially registered at Tarzoo police station, and it was transferred to SIA Kashmir in 2024. “Following an extensive investigation involving meticulous collection and analysis of evidence, examination of witnesses, and reconstruction of the conspiracy, SIA Kashmir added more offences and filed a chargesheet before the competent trial court in July 2024 against six accused persons,” the spokesperson said.