NIA allowed to prosecute Masood Azhar in Pathankot attack
The Home Ministry on Monday gave sanction to the National Investigation Agency to prosecute JeM chief Masood Azhar and three others in Pathankot attack. The NIA had earlier sought prosecution sanction under sections 18, 20 and 28 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Explosives Act and various sections of IPC. The chargesheet will reportedly make India’s case stronger internationally.