A special NIA court in Jammu has charged Nisar Ahmed and Mushtaq Hussain for aiding the 2023 Dhangri massacre perpetrators. Accused of providing shelter, food, and guidance to terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, they face charges under IPC, UAPA, and Juvenile Justice Act. Both pleaded not guilty and sought trial after being accused of facilitating the attack that killed five villagers.
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