Srinagar: A Kashmiri, who had been arrested on suspicious identity in Iraq, has been released. His household, went on jubilant mode upon his arrival in Srinagar.
Nazir Ahmad Dar, 51, from the Zadibal area of Srinagar, was detained last December in Iraq, where he accompanied his wife on a religious trip.
In fact, a warrant has been issued by the World Police (Interpol) against a man with the same name. Dar was arrested in a case of mistaken identity.
According to Dar's relatives, he was arrested by the Iraqi administration at Najaf International Airport, on December 30.
According to a Red Corner notice issued by Interpol, "Nazir Ahmad Dar, 51, who lives in the Sopore area of north Kashmir, has ties to militant outfits and is also collecting funds for these organizations." Based on these charges, the individual is wanted by the Indian government.
It took weeks for Dar and his relatives to prove that the Iraqi authorities had detained the wrong person.
His relatives contacted the Foreign Ministry and tried to secure his release.
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There is a joyous environment in Nazir Ahmad's house. Sitting in the middle of his family, Dar told ETV Bharat that "he had all kinds of facilities in custody. He had good food but was not allowed to talk to his family."
He added, "The result of the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, the police, the government of the country and the journalists is that I am among you today."
Dar was originally part of a 70-member group of pilgrims who visited Shiite religious sites in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Syria and Iraq.
According to his nephew, Adil Abbas, he was arrested at Najaf airport when he arrived in Iraq from Syria.
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