Pak voice Geelani goes down as Hurriyat infighting continues; Republic accesses crime file

For many, resignation of Syed Ali Shah Geelani did t come across as a major surprise. Pakistani voice in Srinagar was losing out on his support and massive infighting within Hurriyat Conference is being seen as two major reasons behind Geelani’s resignation. Geelani for long has been furring Pakistan’s nda but off late octogenarian did t enjoy kind of ISI backing he did at some point in time.

A frustrated ISI does t see Geelani as someone who would be useful in furring ir nda especially when y failed miserably in disrupting law and order situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. infighting within Hurriyat Conference and rivalry with Mirwaiz only propelled Pakistan’s desire to replace Geelani with someone who would have a voice on ground. Many also see resignation as an attempt by Geelani to keep his relevance alive in valley and pave way for his son Nayeem Geelani as his successor.

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Cases against Geelani

Nayeem and his son-in-law Altaf Fantoosh have been questioned by National Investigation ncy (NIA) in terror funding case. Geelani, many say, has lost his voice in valley. barometer of same would Geelani’s hartal calls – waning support for same reflected Geelani’s relevance.

Over three deces, Geelani played all stakeholders in Kashmir. Republic TV since its inception has exposed Geelani’s duplicity and how successive governments in valley protected this man who was only furring Pakistan’s nda. Over three deces, 56 cases were registered against Geelani. But t once was he prosecuted.

Documents accessed by Republic TV show that majority of cases are still under investigation. Did successive governments put pressure on J&K police to t act against Geelani? Four cases of murder were registered against Geelani. se cases were registered in 2009, 2011, 2012. All cases are still under investigation. Two cases of extortion were registered in 2012. Five cases of sedition registered from 1996 to 2012. Five cases for waging war against India were registered along with 10 cases of rioting.

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Under Income Tax Department scanner

Geelani's wealth has also been under scanner of investigative ncies. Documents accessed by Republic TV show that Geelani h a tryst with Income Tax department. A scrutiny of seized documents and papers by Income Tax authorities from premises of SAS Geelani h revealed an undisclosed income of Rs.3.17 crore during last 6 years for which Geelani was liable to pay a penalty of Rs 1.90 crore. In June 2002, 10,000 US dollars was found during searches by Income Tax Department at Geelani’s residence in Hyderpora. IT Department h summoned separatist leer in 2003 when he failed to declare source of money and was unable to offer satisfactory answers to IT officials.

Despite all this, he did enjoy some political clout as reflected in some official documents accessed by Republic TV. “On January 23, 2003, as per vice of Home Secretary of J&K and following medical reports he was flown to Mumbai on February 5, 2003 where a surgery for left renal mass was conducted,” re official document.

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(Im credits: PTI)