Srinagar, Dec 28 (PTI) A local court on Wednesday sentenced a self-styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen to 15 years in prison, police said.

Amir Nabi Wagay alias Abu Qasim, a district commander of the banned outfit, was convicted by a UAPA court on the basis of an investigation by the State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir.

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"Srinagar UAPA Court convicts State Investigation Agency (SIA) investigated terrorist Amir Nabi Wagay alias Abu Qasim, self-styled district commander of banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. Sentences him 15 years imprisonment," J-K Police said in a tweet.

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