Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik has submitted a 25-page affidavit to a court in Srinagar, saying he no longer wants to continue defending himself in the case.

In the affidavit, Malik said he does not expect justice from Indian courts and claimed that he is prepared to accept even a death sentence. He said he has left the final outcome of his case to God.

Denies involvement in murder case

Malik strongly denied allegations linking him to the 1990 murder of Sarla Bhat. He questioned the use of an alleged JKLF note found near the victim's body as the basis for involving him in the case.

He also argued that he had suffered serious injuries 11 days before the murder, making it impossible for him to plan or direct the killing, according to his affidavit.

Claims political motivation

Malik further alleged that Indian agencies had previously encouraged him to improve relations with Pakistan, but later used those contacts against him as evidence.

He also claimed that his name, photograph and court proceedings were used during India's 2019 and 2024 elections to support an anti-Pakistan political narrative.

Family separation highlighted

Malik cited years of imprisonment and separation from his mother, wife and daughter. He expressed concern over his wife Mushaal Malik and said he wanted to free her from a life of prolonged imprisonment and uncertainty.

He said he had presented his position and conscience before the court and would leave the final decision to Allah.

Political commentators described the proceedings as an attempt to silence a prominent Kashmiri voice, while calling for international attention to the issue of political prisoners.