Gadyal Desk Report
Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, a former senior official at Jammu and Kashmir Bank, has been revealed as a key operative working for the Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, and various terror outfits.
An investigation into deep ISI assets within the terror ecosystem led to the discovery of Bazaz’s covert activities.
This shocking revelation has raised concerns about the extent of infiltration by the ISI and its efforts to manipulate the narrative in the region.
Bazaz’s journey into the secessionist-terror network began in 1990 when he was appointed as a Cashier-cum-Clerk in J&K Bank.
His association with Greater Kashmir, a newspaper known to amplify pro-Pakistan narratives, further solidified his role as a propagator of secessionism.
Throughout his career, he wrote articles that justified and glorified the secessionist-terror campaign in J&K, while simultaneously working as a correspondent-cum-columnist for Greater Kashmir.
A crucial turning point came in 2004 when Bazaz was promoted to a suspiciously high-ranking position as the Editor of a newly created post within J&K Bank.
This move, backed by apparent manipulation and rule violations, allowed him to exert influence and allocate funds to various news magazines and newspapers that propagated anti-India sentiments.
Investigations indicate that he channeled funds to media platforms that echoed the Pakistani and terror outfit narratives, thus furthering the secessionist agenda.
Evidence has emerged linking Bazaz to other individuals within the terror ecosystem, including Hayat Bhat and Shabir Bukhari, who played pivotal roles in the extremist network.
This network utilized various tactics to legitimize and sustain its agenda, from spreading propaganda to providing logistical support to terrorists on the ground.
The discovery of Bazaz’s intricate involvement with terror organizations and his manipulation of his position within the bank has raised questions about the extent of infiltration by such elements.
Concerns have also arisen regarding the efficacy of background checks and oversight mechanisms within key institutions.
This revelation underscores the ongoing challenges that governments and security forces face in combating the deep-rooted networks of terror and propaganda.
The situation calls for heightened vigilance and comprehensive efforts to expose and counter such influences.
As authorities delve deeper into this case, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank has taken swift action by sacking Sajad Ahmad Bazaz.
The incident serves as a reminder of the imperative to fortify institutions against subversion and to work towards a peaceful and stable region free from the influence of terror networks and external actors.
