Delhi court orders trial of Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid in terror funding case

A Delhi court has ordered the commencement of trial proceedings against seven individuals accused of terror funding, including prominent Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik and engineer-turned-politician Rashid Allie Engineer. The judicial determination follows the court's assessment that credible material exists warranting prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court's decision, delivered in September, concluded that the evidence on record raised sufficient grounds to proceed with formal charges against the accused. The investigation, conducted by federal authorities, examined alleged financial transactions and fund flows connected to terror-related activities. The trial proceedings will now examine the evidence systematically as per the legal framework governing money laundering offences. The case represents a significant step in authorities' efforts to tackle terror financing networks operating in the region. Additional details regarding the specific charges and trial schedule are expected to emerge during subsequent court proceedings.