For his capabilities particularly after Mirwaiz’s exile from the Valley Dalal was conferred with the title of Mujahid-e-Millat by the people of Kashmir.
The IED weighing nearly five kilograms was later defused by a Bomb disposal squad without any damage, following which traffic movement was restored on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway.
The NIA chargesheet is likely to include the amount (Rs 2.20 crore), which was allegedly recovered during searches, and reports from experts on seized electronic equipment and call details records among others.
"They looked at our identity cards and said they could not accommodate us because we were from Jammu and Kashmir. I showed them my driving license, voter's ID. But to no avail," he further stated.