Court Grants Bail to Former SMC Secretary Sofi Akbar in “Kashmir Fight” Blog Case

PTK NEWS DESK
Srinagar, July 19: A Special Court in Srinagar granted bail to Sofi Akbar, the former Secretary of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), who is accused in the “Kashmir Fight” blog case.

According to the reports, after hearing arguments from the prosecution, Special Additional and Sessions Judge Sandeep Gandotra, designated under the NIA Act, ruled that the accused be released on bail upon furnishing bail bonds with one surety amounting to one lakh rupees.

“The application filed by Sofi Mohammad Akbar seeking bail is hereby allowed. The accused is directed to be enlarged on bail provided he furnishes a bail bond of one lakh rupees with two sureties of the same amount,” the Court stated in its order.

The Court imposed several conditions on Akbar, including mandatory appearance at every court hearing. He is also prohibited from misusing his liberty, contacting witnesses, influencing the investigation, tampering with evidence, and leaving the court’s territorial jurisdiction without prior permission.

On July 7, 2021, Jammu and Kashmir Police charged five persons for running an online blog site that conducted smear campaigns against prominent personalities in Kashmir.