Srinagar 25 May: Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, Delhi, will pronounce its verdict on punishment of JKLF chief Yasin Malik at around 3.30 pm today in a terror funding case.

Malik pleaded guilty on May 19 during a hearing in the NIA Court and was convicted of charges under UAPA and criminal conspiracy.

However, the NIA Court has decided to pronounce punishment for Malik at 3:30 pm today. He was brought to Patiala House Court early today amid tight security.

Pertinent to mention that Srinagar city has observed a shutdown today in protest against the pronouncing of punishment against Malik. kdc