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January - 9 
On January 9, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) authorities have attached the property of a militant, identified as Usman Gulzar Wani, who was arrested in 2022 during an encounter in the Shopian village in Shopian District on August 30, 2022 during which three militants were killed, reports Daily Excelsio
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On January 9, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) authorities have attached the property of a militant, identified as Usman Gulzar Wani, who was arrested in 2022 during an encounter in the Shopian village in Shopian District on August 30, 2022 during which three militants were killed, reports Daily Excelsior. He is presently lodged at Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu District in J&K on judicial custody.
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January - 9 
The Supreme Court, on January 9, extended till February 17 its interim order placing social activist Gautam Navlakha, accused of having links to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), under house arrest, reports The Pioneer. The top
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The Supreme Court, on January 9, extended till February 17 its interim order placing social activist Gautam Navlakha, accused of having links to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), under house arrest, reports The Pioneer. The top court had on November 18 ordered that Navlakha be placed under house arrest "without fail" within 24 hours and ordered some additional security measures to be put in place at the building where the activist will be kept under house arrest. Alleging that Navlakha's medical report issued by the Jaslok Hospital was "vitiated", the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had said proper treatment was given to him whenever required and his condition was manageable within the premises of Taloja central jail. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the Police claim triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial on the outskirts of the western Maharashtra city.
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January - 10 
A Court in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on January 10, extended till January 16 the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) custody of three of 10 Pakistani nationals arrested on December 26, with a boat for smuggling heroin worth Rs 300 crore along with arms and ammunition, reports PTI News. SATP had earlier
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A Court in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on January 10, extended till January 16 the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) custody of three of 10 Pakistani nationals arrested on December 26, with a boat for smuggling heroin worth Rs 300 crore along with arms and ammunition, reports PTI News. SATP had earlier reported the news of this arrest on December 27, 2022. The court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, KR Yadav, remanded the seven other crew members in judicial custody in the Jamnagar jail in Gujarat. The ATS, Gujarat had requested the extension of custody of the three crew members of the boat after the 12-day remand of all the ten Pakistani nationals expired on January 10.
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January - 10 
A special NIA court in Kerala on January 10, sentenced an Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Muhammad Polakanni, a resident of Kozhikode in Kerala, who was arrested on September 18, 2020 at the Delhi airport on his arrival from Georgia, to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment for planning to
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A special NIA court in Kerala on January 10, sentenced an Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Muhammad Polakanni, a resident of Kozhikode in Kerala, who was arrested on September 18, 2020 at the Delhi airport on his arrival from Georgia, to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment for planning to carry out attacks on various targets including foreigners in the country, reports siasat.com. An NIA spokesperson stated that Muhammad Polakanni was the ninth accused convicted in a case relating to the conspiracy and consequent formation of the IS/Daesh-inspired terrorist module Ansarul Khilafa-Kerala in early 2016 by some youths which was registered suo motu by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 1, 2016.
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January - 12 
The Supreme Court on January 12, ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay a compensation amount of SLR 100 million as damages to the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former State Intelligence Service (
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The Supreme Court on January 12, ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay a compensation amount of SLR 100 million as damages to the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardhane were ordered to pay SLR 75 million each as compensation. Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando was ordered to pay SLR 50 million and former Chief National Intelligence Sisira Mendis was ordered to pay SLR 10 million. The Supreme Court pronounced this judgement while announcing the decision on 12 petitions filed by the victims claiming that their basic human rights were violated by not taking steps to prevent the Easter attack despite receiving the intelligence information prior to the attack.
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January - 13 
A special NIA Court in Bengaluru on January 13, awarded seven-year rigorous imprisonment to four members of the proscribed outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Kador Kazi alias Mijanur Rahaman, Mustafizur Rahman alias Tuhin, Adil Sheikh alias Asadullah, and Abdul Karim alias K
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A special NIA Court in Bengaluru on January 13, awarded seven-year rigorous imprisonment to four members of the proscribed outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Kador Kazi alias Mijanur Rahaman, Mustafizur Rahman alias Tuhin, Adil Sheikh alias Asadullah, and Abdul Karim alias Korim, in a case pertaining to the seizure of large quantities of electrical and electronics items, tools, chemical apparatus, containers used for fabrication of bombs and Improvised Explosive Device IEDs from the hideout of the JMB operatives, reports daijiworld.com. The case was initially registered by Karnataka Police in Bengaluru in 2019 and registered by NIA later. The NIA stated, "Our investigations established that the accused had raised funds by committing dacoity at various places in Bengaluru with the intention of furthering the activities of JMB in India. They had also collected explosive materials and test fired a rocket launcher for commission of terror acts. The proceeds of crime in the form of gold was sold by the accused for raising funds for carrying out terror activities. Eleven accused have been arrested and chargesheeted so far, while three of them were convicted earlier.”
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January - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13 filed a supplementary charge sheet against an accused, identified as Ali Asgar alias Abdullah Bihari, a resident of Bihar, involved in terror activities of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13 filed a supplementary charge sheet against an accused, identified as Ali Asgar alias Abdullah Bihari, a resident of Bihar, involved in terror activities of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, reports newsdrum.in. The case pertains to the arrest of 10 active cadres of the proscribed terrorist organisation, including 6 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, which was registered at the Special Task Force (STF) Police Station in Bhopal in March 2022 and taken over by the NIA in April 2022. An NIA spokesperson stated, “Investigations have established that Asgar had been deeply influenced by the ideology of various proscribed terrorist organisations such as JMB and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent with an intention to further their activities in India. He entered into a criminal conspiracy with his associates to influence, radicalize and motivate Indian Muslims to prepare for violent jihad against the Indian State. In pursuance of the criminal conspiracy, Asgar translated jihadi literature from Urdu and Arabic to Hindi and uploaded it on social media groups for its circulation amongst impressionable Muslims."
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January - 16 
On January 16, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, identified as Altaf Hussain Shah and his Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK)-based associate Mohd Qasim alias Suleiman were charge sheeted in a case related to grenade attack on a house in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on 2021, re
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On January 16, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, identified as Altaf Hussain Shah and his Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK)-based associate Mohd Qasim alias Suleiman were charge sheeted in a case related to grenade attack on a house in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on 2021, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the operative, namely, Mohammad Qasim, is absconding. The accused were charge sheeted under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Explosive Substance Act (ESA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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January - 18 
A Special Court gave an additional 15 days’ time to the Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to file a charge-sheet against five suspected members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) who were arrested in September, 2022 for links with terror activities on January 18, reports Free Press Journal.
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A Special Court gave an additional 15 days’ time to the Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to file a charge-sheet against five suspected members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) who were arrested in September, 2022 for links with terror activities on January 18, reports Free Press Journal. The accused were booked on the charges of engaging in unlawful activities, promoting enmity among communities and waging a war against the country.
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January - 18 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 18 justified before the Supreme Court the eighth successive ban on the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and told that SIMI cadres are working under the umbrella of frontal organisation or having links with a number of other terrorist gro
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 18 justified before the Supreme Court the eighth successive ban on the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and told that SIMI cadres are working under the umbrella of frontal organisation or having links with a number of other terrorist groups like the Al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM), Islamic State (IS), Indian Mujahideen (IM), and added any organisation that has the objective of establishing Islamic rule in India cannot be permitted to exist, reports The Shillong Times. The UMHA in its affidavit stated, “Despite the ban on SIMI, its sympathisers have continued to carry on their unlawful activities under the garb of various cover organizations. They have indulged in radicalizing and brainwashing the minds of Muslim youth by jihadi propaganda and through provocative Taqreers. The SIMI activists are associating, meeting, conspiring, acquiring arms & ammunitions, and indulging in activities which are disruptive in character and capable of threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.”
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January - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 19, filed chargesheet in a special NIA Court in Bengaluru, against two persons, identified as Akthar Hussain Laskar alias Md Hussain, a resident of Assam, and Abdul Aleem Mondal alias Md Juba alias Md Jubah, a resident of West Bengal for having affi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 19, filed chargesheet in a special NIA Court in Bengaluru, against two persons, identified as Akthar Hussain Laskar alias Md Hussain, a resident of Assam, and Abdul Aleem Mondal alias Md Juba alias Md Jubah, a resident of West Bengal for having affiliations with Al-Qaeda in connection with conspiracy hatched to send youths to Kashmir and Khorasan province of Afghanistan to undergo terrorist training, reports Big News Network. The case was initially registered on July 24, 2022, at Thilaknagar Police Station in Bengaluru in Karnataka and re-registered by the NIA on August 30, 2022. The NIA stated, "Investigations revealed that the accused were affiliated with Al-Qaeda, a proscribed terrorist organisation. Based on the directions of online handlers, the accused tried to recruit youth, to wage war against India and further they were planning to leave for the Khorasan Province of Afghanistan for terrorist training. During investigations, a lot of incriminating Jihadi materials were recovered at the instance of the accused."
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January - 19 
On January 19, Additional District and Sessions Judge Court in Kushtia District of Khulna Division sentenced six Awami League activists to life term imprisonment for killing a leader of Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS) about 11 years ago, reports newagebd.net. Judge Mohammad Tajul Islam of the court also
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On January 19, Additional District and Sessions Judge Court in Kushtia District of Khulna Division sentenced six Awami League activists to life term imprisonment for killing a leader of Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS) about 11 years ago, reports newagebd.net. Judge Mohammad Tajul Islam of the court also fined the convicts BDT 20,000 each. The court acquitted 29 people from the case as allegations brought against them could not be proved. According to the case statement, all the accused in a planned way stabbed to death ICS leader Abdullah Al Manju to death over previous enmity in Chairman Para of the Sub-District on April 13, 2012.
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January - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet before the NIA Special Court, Ranchi, Jharkhand on January 20, against two accused, identified as Tarun Kumar and Pradyuman Sharma, in a case related to funding to the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Pionee
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet before the NIA Special Court, Ranchi, Jharkhand on January 20, against two accused, identified as Tarun Kumar and Pradyuman Sharma, in a case related to funding to the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Pioneer. The case relates to a conspiracy hatched by the members of CPI-Maoist for its revival in the Magadh Zone and to raise funds for the organization. The case was suo-moto registered by the NIA on December 30, 2021.
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January - 23 
Kerala Government on January 23 informed the Kerala High Court that it has attached the properties of 248 operatives of Popular Front of India (PFI) as part of recovery proceedings in connection with the damage to public property, in violence, called by the outfit in September, 2022, reports PTI. Th
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Kerala Government on January 23 informed the Kerala High Court that it has attached the properties of 248 operatives of Popular Front of India (PFI) as part of recovery proceedings in connection with the damage to public property, in violence, called by the outfit in September, 2022, reports PTI. The recovery proceedings against those involved in the violence were initiated after the High Court expressed displeasure over the government's delay in executing its order in connection with it. The state Home Department informed that the most number of revenue recoveries were from Malappuram District -- 126 properties.
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January - 24 
A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur has remanded five persons, including a Myanmar national, accused of funding insurgents, to judicial custody until February 8, reports The Sangai Express on January 25. The five persons arrested by the NIA are Deepak Sharma alias Khi
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A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur has remanded five persons, including a Myanmar national, accused of funding insurgents, to judicial custody until February 8, reports The Sangai Express on January 25. The five persons arrested by the NIA are Deepak Sharma alias Khinmaung, Suraj Jaiswal, Santosh Gupta, Sonar Nepolean Bahadur and Saikhom Bruce. While Deepak hailed from Block 5 Tamu Sagaing Division of Myanmar, the remaining four hailed from Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur.
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January - 29 
On January 29, Punjab Police arrested a key associate of the gangster-turned terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, identified as Harpreet Singh alias Harry, alleged to be involved in targeted killings in Punjab, from Moga District in Punjab, reports Tribune India. Four cartridges and .32 bore p
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On January 29, Punjab Police arrested a key associate of the gangster-turned terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla, identified as Harpreet Singh alias Harry, alleged to be involved in targeted killings in Punjab, from Moga District in Punjab, reports Tribune India. Four cartridges and .32 bore pistol was recovered from his possession. The initial probe suggested that Harry was the main supplier of weapons to gangster Lalli Malaysia and Dalla’s gang. A case has been registered under Sections 25 (6, 7, 8), 54 and 59 of the Arms Act (AA) against Harry, Dalla, and three other gang members, identified as, Jackpal Singh alias Lalli Malaysia, Amritpal Singh Manila and Manpreet Singh Manila.
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January - 30 
A special NIA court in Lucknow on January 30, awarded death sentence to Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi, who was arrested in connection with an attack on security personnel stationed at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur District of Uttar Pradesh in April 2022, reports India Today. The accused had attacked Uttar P
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A special NIA court in Lucknow on January 30, awarded death sentence to Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi, who was arrested in connection with an attack on security personnel stationed at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur District of Uttar Pradesh in April 2022, reports India Today. The accused had attacked Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel stationed at the Gorakhnath temple. The interrogation of Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi revealed the accused’s connection to the terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS). According to UP Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Murtaza Abbasi had taken the oath of fighting for IS and was providing financial assistance to supporters of the militant organisation.
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January - 30 
On January 30, a court in Cox's Bazar sentenced eight Rohingya men to life imprisonment in a case over smuggling some 200,000 drug pills into the country in 2019, reports Dhaka Tribune. The convicts are Mohammad Doula, Robi Alam, Mohammad Alam, Mohammad Shafiqul, Mohammad Noor, Noor-A-Alam, Ali Ahme
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On January 30, a court in Cox's Bazar sentenced eight Rohingya men to life imprisonment in a case over smuggling some 200,000 drug pills into the country in 2019, reports Dhaka Tribune. The convicts are Mohammad Doula, Robi Alam, Mohammad Alam, Mohammad Shafiqul, Mohammad Noor, Noor-A-Alam, Ali Ahmed, and Nurul Amin. They were also fined BDT 1 lakh each. According to the case documents, on 19 September 2019, a team of Teknaf Coast Guard seized a fishing boat from Chera Dwip of Saint Martins in Teknaf Sub-District of Cox's Bazar District.
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January - 31 
On January 31, Punjab court granted the Punjab Police State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) four days of custody for gangster Jagdip Singh, alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in a terror funding case, reports Hindustan Times. Police claim that Bhagwanpuria and his associates are in communication with their acc
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On January 31, Punjab court granted the Punjab Police State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) four days of custody for gangster Jagdip Singh, alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in a terror funding case, reports Hindustan Times. Police claim that Bhagwanpuria and his associates are in communication with their accomplices in Pakistan and links with banned Pro-Khalistan groups, namely, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). They are suspected of plotting to attack Hindu leaders across the country, particularly in Punjab, the Police said. The officials also stated that Jaggu is responsible for providing manpower, weapons, and ammunition to the terror module.
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January - 31 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 31, filed a charge sheet against Mohammad Mohsin Ahmad, who is a resident of Bihar and also a second-year electrical engineering student of Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi for propagation of the ideology of Islamic State (IS) and to raise
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 31, filed a charge sheet against Mohammad Mohsin Ahmad, who is a resident of Bihar and also a second-year electrical engineering student of Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi for propagation of the ideology of Islamic State (IS) and to raise funds for the organisation and send the amount to his Syria based handlers through cryptocurrency channels for recruitment of youth for terror activities in India, reports The Hindustan Times. Ahmad was arrested by an NIA team from Delhi’s Batla House earlier on August 8, 2022 after receiving information that he was actively engaged in raising funds for IS. The NIA charged Ahmad with criminal conspiracy and under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), in a charge sheet filed at Delhi’s Patiala House Court.
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February - 2 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 2, filed a chargesheet before a special court against five Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Mazhar Mansoor Khan, Shaikh Sadik Isak Qureshi, Mohammed Iqbal Mohammed Ibrahim Khan, Momin Mohiuddin Gulam Hasan and Aasif Aminul
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 2, filed a chargesheet before a special court against five Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Mazhar Mansoor Khan, Shaikh Sadik Isak Qureshi, Mohammed Iqbal Mohammed Ibrahim Khan, Momin Mohiuddin Gulam Hasan and Aasif Aminul Hussain Khan, who were earlier arrested on September 22, 2022, following nationwide raids for suspectedly being involved in unlawful activities and waging war against the nation, reports The Indian Express. The ATS stated the chargesheet consists of statements of over 250 witnesses. A book named ‘India 2047’, which was seized from Mazhar’s house in Vikhroli in Mumbai, was made a part of the chargesheet. The ATS had maintained that the PFI was working towards transforming India by 2047 and as mentioned in the book wanted India to be governed by Islamic laws.
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February - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 2, filed a second supplementary charge sheet in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, against three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) accused, named as Hamidulla alias Mufakir alias Raju Gazi alias Chamed Ali Miya, Mohammad Shahadat Huss
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 2, filed a second supplementary charge sheet in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, against three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) accused, named as Hamidulla alias Mufakir alias Raju Gazi alias Chamed Ali Miya, Mohammad Shahadat Hussain alias Abdulla alias Hafijul Haque alias Obaidulla and Talha Talukder Faruq –all residents of Bangladesh, in a case related to JMB, reports The Print. NIA investigations revealed that Hamidulla, Hussain and Faruq are JMB cadres, who illegally entered India with the intention to further its violent terror activities. The NIA further mentioned in its chargesheet that the accused also provoked impressionable Muslim youth to launch violent jihad in India to establish Islamic (Sharia) law in India.
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February - 4 
On February 4, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Dar alias Usman, has been sentenced to five years in jail by National Investigation (NIA) court in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under section 16, 18, 19, 20, 39 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and 7/25 I
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On February 4, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Dar alias Usman, has been sentenced to five years in jail by National Investigation (NIA) court in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under section 16, 18, 19, 20, 39 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and 7/25 I. Arms Act (AA), reports Greater Kashmir. Dar was earlier arrested on January 4, 2020 along with one AK-47 Rifle with two Magazines, 60 live rounds and two Chinese-made hand grenades with one pouch, Police said.
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February - 7 
A Khulna court on February 7, sentenced two war criminals, identified as Amjad Meena and Sabaj Halder to life imprisonment for in the crime against humanity case for killing a freedom fighter Mohammad Amin Uddin during the Liberation War, reports dhakatribune.com. The convicts are residents of Chand
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A Khulna court on February 7, sentenced two war criminals, identified as Amjad Meena and Sabaj Halder to life imprisonment for in the crime against humanity case for killing a freedom fighter Mohammad Amin Uddin during the Liberation War, reports dhakatribune.com. The convicts are residents of Chandpur village of Rupsa Sub-District of Khulna District. At the same time, they have been fined BNR 20,000, in default, they have to serve 3 months rigorous imprisonment.
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February - 10 
Delhi’s Patiala House Court on February 10, convicted four operatives of Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), identified as Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Abdul Rehman, Zafar Masood, and Abdul Sami, for conspiracy to commit terror acts across the country and recruiting members for the terror group, repo
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Delhi’s Patiala House Court on February 10, convicted four operatives of Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), identified as Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Abdul Rehman, Zafar Masood, and Abdul Sami, for conspiracy to commit terror acts across the country and recruiting members for the terror group, reports NDTV. All were convicted under sections 18 (Conspiracy for Terror Act) and 18B (Recruitment for Terror Act) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Apart from the four AQIS operatives, the Court acquitted two other people, identified as Syed Mohammad Zeeshan Ali and Dr. Sabeel Ahmad, who were accused of being part of a conspiracy for providing financial and logistics assistance to the cadres of AQIS in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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February - 10 
The Delhi High Court on February 10, sought a response from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on current status of pendency of National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases in two specially designated courts at Patiala House, New Delhi, reports The Hindustan Times. Justice Jasmeet Singh sought t
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The Delhi High Court on February 10, sought a response from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on current status of pendency of National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases in two specially designated courts at Patiala House, New Delhi, reports The Hindustan Times. Justice Jasmeet Singh sought the response during the hearing of the plea moved by Manzer Imam, a suspected operative of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), who is an accused in a terror case under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and was arrested in August 2013. He is in custody for the last nine years, but the charges have not been framed against him till date. A report filed by the Delhi High Court stated that as on July 31, 2022, four NIA cases are pending before the Principal District and Sessions Judge Patiala House Court and 39 NIA trial cases are pending before the specially designated NIA court. One appeal is also pending.
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February - 14 
Delhi’s Patiala House Court on February 14, awarded seven years and five months jail term to four operatives of Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) for conspiracy to commit terror activities across the country and recruiting members for the militant outfit, reports msn.com. Special Judge Sanjay K
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Delhi’s Patiala House Court on February 14, awarded seven years and five months jail term to four operatives of Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) for conspiracy to commit terror activities across the country and recruiting members for the militant outfit, reports msn.com. Special Judge Sanjay Khanagwal awarded the sentence to Maulana Mohammadd Abdul Rehman Kasmi, Mohammadd Asif, Zafar Masood and Abdul Sami. Earlier on February 10, Delhi’s Patiala House Court had convicted these four AQIS operatives.
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February - 16 
On February 16, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court convicted Kulwinder Singh Khanpuria of the banned pro-Khalistan group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) of waging war against the country, criminal conspiracy and sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune.
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On February 16, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court convicted Kulwinder Singh Khanpuria of the banned pro-Khalistan group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) of waging war against the country, criminal conspiracy and sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune. The chargesheet said that Khanpuria, along with his accomplices, identified as Ravinderpal Singh, Jagdev Singh and Harcharan Singh entered into “a larger criminal conspiracy to initiate terror attacks with an intention to wage war against the Government of India (GOI) and establishing an independent Khalistani state through violent means”.
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February - 17 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on February 17, convicted one person identified as Mohammed Sirajuddin alias Siraj alias Mohammed Siraj, a resident of Jawahar Nagar in Jaipur in Rajasthan and a permanent resident of Gulbarga in Karnataka, for arranging and assisting active “Islam
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on February 17, convicted one person identified as Mohammed Sirajuddin alias Siraj alias Mohammed Siraj, a resident of Jawahar Nagar in Jaipur in Rajasthan and a permanent resident of Gulbarga in Karnataka, for arranging and assisting active “Islamic State (IS) operatives” in organising online discussions and meetings towards planning and executing “acts of violence and terrorism.”, reports The Indian Express. The accused had been convicted under various sections including 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 13 (punishment for unlawful activities), 38 (offence relating to membership of a terrorist organisation) and 39 (offence relating to support given to a terrorist organisation) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Sirajuddin was engaged as an assistant manager with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in Jaipur when he was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 10, 2015. Subsequently, the NIA took over the investigation in February 2016. NIA sources stated that the case pertains to promotion of the IS ideology, and inciting others over social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram, to join IS and to indulge in terrorist activities. It also stated that the accused “was spreading dis-affection among Muslim youth and inciting them against India in order to execute their violent designs. He actively used online chats and messages to advocate and spread the philosophy of IS in various parts of the world. He also arranged and assisted in organising online discussions and meetings among active IS operatives to plan and execute acts of violence and terrorism.” The NIA further stated in its chargesheet filed in 2016 that, “Sirajuddin was preparing to go to Tripoli, in Libya, and his passport was ready. He was very active on the internet and was communicating with several people in various countries, including Libya, Iran, Iraq, Syria.” As per official records, one laptop (Apple MacBook), one dual SIM mobile, two SIM cards and one Secure Digital (SD) card was seized from Sirajuddin’s possession at the time of his arrest.
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February - 17 
On February 17, four operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Shah, Talib Lali, Muzaffar Ahmad Dar, and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone were convicted by Delhi court under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports
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On February 17, four operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Shah, Talib Lali, Muzaffar Ahmad Dar, and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone were convicted by Delhi court under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports Daily Excelsior. The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation established that “in the garb of Jammu Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust (JKART), HM had been actively involved in funding terrorist activities”. ED has also attached assets worth INR 1.22 crore as part of the investigation.
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February - 17 
The Delhi High Court on February 17, sought the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) response in a plea filed by a convicted terrorist, identified as Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, praying to make two sentences - one by the Mumbai NIA court in the Malwani ISIS case along with the sentence awarded by the De
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The Delhi High Court on February 17, sought the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) response in a plea filed by a convicted terrorist, identified as Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, praying to make two sentences - one by the Mumbai NIA court in the Malwani ISIS case along with the sentence awarded by the Delhi NIA court in the Roorkee module case - run concurrent, reports The Indian Express. Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed was convicted in January 2022 in the Malwani ISIS case on charges of trying to radicalise Muslim youths to join the Islamic State (IS) terror group in India and by the Patiala House Court in Delhi in June 2022, for conspiracy to perform a terror strike during the Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. He was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment and seven years’ imprisonment by the Mumbai NIA court and Delhi court, respectively. Sayyed's counsel informed the court that he is not challenging the petitioner's conviction and sentence by the Delhi court, but that his conviction and sentence of imprisonment by the Mumbai was not brought to the notice of the Delhi court and hence a direction to run the two sentences together should be passed by this court.
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February - 19 
On February 19, a Magistrate Court of Bandarban placed 16 members of Jamatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS) and three operatives of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) on a three-day remand, reports Dhaka Tribune. The 16 JAFHS militants included Aasami Rahman, Mohammad Sohel Molla, Mohammad Al Amin Fa
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On February 19, a Magistrate Court of Bandarban placed 16 members of Jamatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS) and three operatives of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) on a three-day remand, reports Dhaka Tribune. The 16 JAFHS militants included Aasami Rahman, Mohammad Sohel Molla, Mohammad Al Amin Fakir, Mohammad Miraj Shikdar, Zahirul Islam, Riaz Sheikh, Mohammad Obaidullah, Jewel Mahmud, Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain, Abdus Salam Raki, Jobair Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Tawabur Rahman Sohan, Mohammad Mahmud and Mohammad Abu Huraira. The three KNF operatives were Malsam Pangkua, Lal Mol Siam Bom and Flag Kroos. These 23 militants were arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 7, 2022
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February - 20 
On February 20, a special judge of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court Jaipur, Rajasthan, convicted Mohammed Sirajuddin alias Siraj for promoting Islamic State (IS) ideology and influencing others over social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram to become members of the
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On February 20, a special judge of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court Jaipur, Rajasthan, convicted Mohammed Sirajuddin alias Siraj for promoting Islamic State (IS) ideology and influencing others over social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram to become members of the proscribed terror group and to indulge in terrorist activities, reports The Print.
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February - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20, filed its second supplementary charge sheet before a special court in Ahmedabad, against 22 persons and seven companies in connection with the September 2021 Mundra port narcotics seizure case in Gujarat, reports The Hindustan Times. Earlier, N
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20, filed its second supplementary charge sheet before a special court in Ahmedabad, against 22 persons and seven companies in connection with the September 2021 Mundra port narcotics seizure case in Gujarat, reports The Hindustan Times. Earlier, NIA filed its first charge sheet in the case against 16 persons on March 14, 2022, and second charge sheet against nine persons on August 29, 2022. The NIA stated in its chargesheet that funds generated through the sale proceeds of heroin were provided to militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for carrying out terrorist activities in India.
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February - 20 
On February 20, a court sentenced five people, all from Mymensingh, to life in prison for war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, reports bdnews24.com. The convicts are Mohammad Harmuz Ali, Mohammad Abdus Sattar, Khandkar Golam Rabbani, Khandaker Golam Sabbir Ahmed and Mohammad Fakhruzzaman. Khan
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On February 20, a court sentenced five people, all from Mymensingh, to life in prison for war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War, reports bdnews24.com. The convicts are Mohammad Harmuz Ali, Mohammad Abdus Sattar, Khandkar Golam Rabbani, Khandaker Golam Sabbir Ahmed and Mohammad Fakhruzzaman. Khandaker Golam Sabbir and Mohammad Fakhruzzaman are fugitives.
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February - 23 
A court in Jamshedpur, on February 23, sentenced one person, identified as Ahmed Masud Akram Sheikh, a resident of Razak Colony at Dhatkidih in Bistupur of Jamshedpur in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for possessing firearms, reports lagatar24.com. Masu
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A court in Jamshedpur, on February 23, sentenced one person, identified as Ahmed Masud Akram Sheikh, a resident of Razak Colony at Dhatkidih in Bistupur of Jamshedpur in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for possessing firearms, reports lagatar24.com. Masud had been arrested jointly by a team of Delhi Police and local Police in 2016 for keeping a close link with Al-Qaeda and trying to radicalise local youths. During a raid at his house, the Police had recovered a nine MM pistol with a magazine having five live cartridges.
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February - 23 
A special court in Bengaluru on February 23, convicted three persons identified as, Syed Abdul Rehman, a resident of Tipunagar in Mysuru in Karnataka; Mohammed Fahad of Pakistan and Afsar Pasha alias Kashiruddeen of Chintamani, a resident of Kolar District in Karnataka, for indulging in terror-relat
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A special court in Bengaluru on February 23, convicted three persons identified as, Syed Abdul Rehman, a resident of Tipunagar in Mysuru in Karnataka; Mohammed Fahad of Pakistan and Afsar Pasha alias Kashiruddeen of Chintamani, a resident of Kolar District in Karnataka, for indulging in terror-related activities, including raising funds for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Times of India. Pasha is imprisoned for life in a terror-related case that surfaced while police were investigating the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) terror attack of 2005. Fahad, a Pakistani national who came to India, was arrested by Mysuru police in 2007 for plotting terror activities in Mysuru. He was sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. Rehman had come in contact with the other two during his stay in Central Prison in 2012. The three decided to plot terror activities in different cities of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, and raised funds for LeT. Police sources stated, "When Rehman came out on bail, Fahad helped him procure a pistol and four live bullets from Pakistan. This was when Bengaluru police traced Rehman and arrested him with the pistol and bullets. Based on his statement, the other two were booked and chargesheeted.”
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February - 23 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi on February 23, convicted one person identified as Mohammad Parvez, a resident of Delhi’s Chandni Mahal, in a 2017 espionage case after he was found to be working for his Pakistan-based handlers, reports NDTV. An NIA spokesperson said, "Th
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi on February 23, convicted one person identified as Mohammad Parvez, a resident of Delhi’s Chandni Mahal, in a 2017 espionage case after he was found to be working for his Pakistan-based handlers, reports NDTV. An NIA spokesperson said, "The convicted accused (Parvez) was found to be working for handlers of Pakistan intelligence services (ISI). He got SIM cards issued in the name of other people and shared their WhatsApp activation codes to his Pakistani handlers for virtual activation of the WhatsApp accounts. He was paid by his Pakistani handlers during his trips to Pakistan and also through hawala channels in Delhi for carrying out such tasks.” He stated that the case pertains to a conspiracy hatched by foreign intelligence agencies to obtain information from defence personnel posted in sensitive border areas of India. The accused was convicted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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February - 23 
Three Pakistani nationals, identified as Nandlal, Gori Shankar and Premchand, were convicted to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sending strategic information of the Indian Army to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) by a Jaipur court on February 23, reports Dai
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Three Pakistani nationals, identified as Nandlal, Gori Shankar and Premchand, were convicted to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sending strategic information of the Indian Army to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) by a Jaipur court on February 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Additional Director General of Police S Sengathir stated that Pakistani citizen Nandlal came to Jodhpur on a valid passport and visa and reached Jaisalmer at the behest of intelligence agency ISI and started collecting confidential information of the Indian Army and sending it to Pakistan. Sengathir said in a statement that Nandlal was arrested on August 20, 2016 after registering a case under the Official Secrets Act 1923 and 3/14 Foreigners Act 1946 after being found involved in espionage by the Crime Investigation Department. He said during the investigation it was found that the accused was assisted in espionage by two other Pakistani nationals, Gori Shankar and Premchand, who were living in Jodhpur in Rajasthan on long-term visa. Both were arrested. A charge sheet was filed against the three accused on November 16, 2016. After hearing the case, the court sentenced the three accused to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment after they were found guilty under Section 3/9 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
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February - 24 
On February 24, 'Waris Punjab De' ‘chief’ and Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh's close aide, identified as Lovepreet alias Toofan, who was arrested on charges of abduction on February 23, 2023 was released from Amritsar prison, after Ajnala court ordered his release based on an application filed by t
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On February 24, 'Waris Punjab De' ‘chief’ and Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh's close aide, identified as Lovepreet alias Toofan, who was arrested on charges of abduction on February 23, 2023 was released from Amritsar prison, after Ajnala court ordered his release based on an application filed by the Police, reports India Today. Amritpal and his supporters were accused with kidnapping and assaulting Barinder Singh, who claimed in a Police complaint that he was abducted by Amritpal's associates and violently assaulted him at an undisclosed location, The Tribune adds.
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February - 25 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on February 25, convicted eight operatives of the Islamic State (IS), identified as Atif Muzaffar, Mohammad Danish, Syed Meer Hasan, Mohammad Saifulla, Mohammad Faisal, Gauss Mohammad Khan alias Karan Khatri, Azhar Khan alias Azhar Khali
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on February 25, convicted eight operatives of the Islamic State (IS), identified as Atif Muzaffar, Mohammad Danish, Syed Meer Hasan, Mohammad Saifulla, Mohammad Faisal, Gauss Mohammad Khan alias Karan Khatri, Azhar Khan alias Azhar Khalifa and Asif Iqbal alias Rocky for conspiring and planning terrorist acts to wage war against the Indian government, reports NDTV. The NIA stated that the convicts were involved in an explosion on board the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train on March 7, 2017, which had left ten people injured. The eight convicts were arrested in 2017 in the “Kanpur conspiracy” case pertaining to planning of terror acts. The case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act. The NIA investigation revealed that the convicts had prepared and tested some improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unsuccessfully tried to plant them at various locations in Uttar Pradesh.
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February - 27 
On February 27, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow sentenced three terrorists, identified as Sabauddin alias Saba alias Farhan alias Sanjeev, Imran Shahzad alias Abu Osama alias Ajay alias Ajay alias Asad alias Rameez alias Uwais and Mohammad Farooq alias Abu alias Zulfkar alia
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On February 27, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow sentenced three terrorists, identified as Sabauddin alias Saba alias Farhan alias Sanjeev, Imran Shahzad alias Abu Osama alias Ajay alias Ajay alias Asad alias Rameez alias Uwais and Mohammad Farooq alias Abu alias Zulfkar alias Naman, in the case of attack on Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) Camp in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in the year 2007, reports The Statesman. Seven CRPF Jawans and a rickshaw puller were killed in the terror attack. ATS special Judge Vivekananda Sharan Tripathi, while awarding life imprisonment to the three convicted terrorists, also imposed a fine of INR 18,000 on each of them. The Police and the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) had arrested 11 persons in connection with this case.
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February - 27 
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena on March 27, gave permission for a period of 90 days, to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to detain and interrogate a terror suspect, identified as Ajmal Sahil Abdulla Sulfikar, a resident of Watadeniya, Welamboda village in Kandy District of C
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Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena on March 27, gave permission for a period of 90 days, to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to detain and interrogate a terror suspect, identified as Ajmal Sahil Abdulla Sulfikar, a resident of Watadeniya, Welamboda village in Kandy District of Central Province, in connection with aiding and abetting in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, reports Ceylon Today. The TID informed the Court that their investigation revealed that the accused is a leading member of the National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ) and had received weapons training from suicide bomber and the leader of the Islamic organization, Zahran Hashim, at a safe house in Hambantota area and supported the suicide bombing on Easter Sunday in April 2019. Abdulla was arrested by the TID on March 21, for his involvement in and support for extremist activities.
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February - 28 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Ahmedabad on February 28 sentenced two persons, identified as Naeem Ramodia and Wasim Ramodia, who were arrested for their suspected links to Islamic State (IS) through Pakistani handlers, to ten years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The India
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Ahmedabad on February 28 sentenced two persons, identified as Naeem Ramodia and Wasim Ramodia, who were arrested for their suspected links to Islamic State (IS) through Pakistani handlers, to ten years of rigorous imprisonment, reports The Indian Express. The two persons were arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Rajkot and Bhavnagar in Gujarat, respectively, in February 2017 for their involvement in misusing social media platforms to radicalise and recruit cadres to carry out terror acts in India in the name of IS. They were convicted under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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February - 28 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on February 28, awarded death penalty to seven suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives, identified as Mohammad Faisal, Gaus Mohammad Khan, Mohammad Azhar, Atiq Muzaffer, Mohammad Danish, Mohammad Sayyed Meer Hussain, and Asif Iqbal and a
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on February 28, awarded death penalty to seven suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives, identified as Mohammad Faisal, Gaus Mohammad Khan, Mohammad Azhar, Atiq Muzaffer, Mohammad Danish, Mohammad Sayyed Meer Hussain, and Asif Iqbal and a life term to one, identified as Mohammad Atif alias Asif Irani in connection with the Kanpur terror conspiracy case, reports The Indian Express. All eight convicts were arrested in Kanpur in 2017 in connection with planning terror acts. Delivering the sentence, Special NIA court judge VS Tripathi observed that the case fell in the rarest of rare category and the convicts were entitled to the severest punishment. SATP had on February 26, reported the conviction of these IS operatives.
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February - 28 
The Calcutta High Court (HC), on February 28, granted bail to 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, accused in the 2010 Jnaneswari Express accident, in which as many as 148 persons were killed and 180 were injured, reports daijiworld.com. The 11 accused were granted bail after spen
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The Calcutta High Court (HC), on February 28, granted bail to 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, accused in the 2010 Jnaneswari Express accident, in which as many as 148 persons were killed and 180 were injured, reports daijiworld.com. The 11 accused were granted bail after spending almost over a decade since their arrests while the investigation of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the matter is yet to be concluded. The 11 accused who were granted bail on Tuesday were Khagen Mahato, Bholanath Mahato, Jaladhar Mahato, Ram Mudi, Manik Mahato, Amiyo Mahato, Jaideb Mahato, Mohonto Mahato, Lakksmikanto Roy, Sunil Mahato, and Manoj Mahato. The Jnaneswari Express derailed in 2010 near Jhargram in West Midnapore District of West Bengal, following which 148 persons were killed and 180 were injured.
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March - 1 
On March 1, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three individuals, identified as Akash alias Akashdeep, Sukhbir Singh alias Jashan and Jarmalpreet, alleged to be the associates of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-linked terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu,
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On March 1, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three individuals, identified as Akash alias Akashdeep, Sukhbir Singh alias Jashan and Jarmalpreet, alleged to be the associates of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-linked terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu, pertaining to the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition at Bastara Toll Plaza, Madhuban in Karnal District of Haryana on May 5, 2022, reports NIA. The chargesheet was filed under section 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), sections 13, 18, 20 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act (AA) and sections 4, 5 and 6 of the Explosives Substances Act (ESA), NIA statement reads.
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March - 2 
A court in Bihar's Gaya, on March 2, sentenced a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, who had led the February 12, 1992 Bara massacre where 35 persons were killed, to life imprisonment, reports daijiworld.com. Gaya's District and Sessions Judge Gaya Manoj Kumar Tiwari prono
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A court in Bihar's Gaya, on March 2, sentenced a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, who had led the February 12, 1992 Bara massacre where 35 persons were killed, to life imprisonment, reports daijiworld.com. Gaya's District and Sessions Judge Gaya Manoj Kumar Tiwari pronounced the quantum of punishment for Kirani Yadav, the ‘area commander’ of the erstwhile Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). "Kirani Yadav, on February 12, 1992 had slit the throats of 12 persons with his own hands. He has been lodged in Gaya central jail since 2007. The quantum of punishment was announced through video conferencing on Thursday," Special Public Prosecutor Pramod Kumar said. MCC along with and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People's War (also known as the People's War Group or PWG) merged to form the CPI-Maoist on September 21, 2004.
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March - 2 
On March 2, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court issued non-bailable warrants against 13 active militants, identified as Shahnawaz Kanth alias Munna alias Umer, Nayeem Ahmed alias Amir alias Gazi, Mohd Iqbal alias Bilal, Shahnawaz alias Nayeem, Javid Hussain Giri alias Muzamil, Bashir Ahmed Mug
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On March 2, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court issued non-bailable warrants against 13 active militants, identified as Shahnawaz Kanth alias Munna alias Umer, Nayeem Ahmed alias Amir alias Gazi, Mohd Iqbal alias Bilal, Shahnawaz alias Nayeem, Javid Hussain Giri alias Muzamil, Bashir Ahmed Mughal, Gazi-ul-Din, Sattar Din alias Rajab alias Saifullah, Imtiyaz Ahmed alias Dawood, Shabir Ahmed, Mohd Rafig Keen, Muzaffer Ahmed and Azad Hussain, all hailing from Kishtwar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) -warrant issued under Sections 120-B and 121 A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 12, 18 and 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports Indian Express. “They mobilised sleeper cells and pushed terrorists into J&K in connivance with secessionist and separatist leaders for waging war against the Government of India (GOI) with the nefarious design of seceding Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India,” stated Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar. Further investigation in the case is underway.
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March - 3 
On March 3, National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached the property of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Basit Reshi, in the Sopore area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The NIA claims that Reshi planned and executed an attack on a Police
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On March 3, National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached the property of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Basit Reshi, in the Sopore area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The NIA claims that Reshi planned and executed an attack on a Police guard post at Tujar Sherief village in Baramulla District on August 18, 2015, in which Police personnel and a civilian were killed.
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March - 3 
The Allahabad High Court on March 3, granted bail to two persons arrested in a terror case, identified as Mohammad Mustakeem and Mohammad Shakeel, who are suspected to be members of the Ansar-ul-Ghazwatul Hind (AGH), a terror outfit affiliated to Al-Qaeda, reports NDTV. The two were booked for wagin
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The Allahabad High Court on March 3, granted bail to two persons arrested in a terror case, identified as Mohammad Mustakeem and Mohammad Shakeel, who are suspected to be members of the Ansar-ul-Ghazwatul Hind (AGH), a terror outfit affiliated to Al-Qaeda, reports NDTV. The two were booked for waging war against the country and conducting terror activities. While granting them bail, the Lucknow bench of the high court stated that the two did not have any criminal history and were in jail for a year.
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March - 4 
On March 4, State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir presented a charge-sheet in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) against three Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Umar Mushtaq Khan, Murtaza Rashid Dar, Sajjad Ahmad Dar, and a Pakistani militant, namely
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On March 4, State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir presented a charge-sheet in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) against three Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Umar Mushtaq Khan, Murtaza Rashid Dar, Sajjad Ahmad Dar, and a Pakistani militant, namely Ali Kashif Jan alias Jan Ali Kashif, for hatching a criminal conspiracy with members of prescribed terrorist organisations operating in Union Territory (UT) of J&K and creating new modules of OGWs for harbouring and providing a variety of logistic support to terrorist organisations with the intention to further terrorist and unlawful activities in the UT, reports Greater Kashmir. “They were found having clandestine connections with Pakistan-based terrorist Ali Kashif Jan alias Ali Kashif of proscribed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) through social media and other secret messaging apps working with a motive to promote terrorist activities, besides procuring arms, ammunition and distributing them among the terrorists and waging war against the Union of India,'' stated SIA official.
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March - 8 
A special court refused to drop charges under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against three accused in a case where 15 security personnel and a civilian were killed in 2019 at Gadchiroli in an attack by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Fr
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A special court refused to drop charges under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against three accused in a case where 15 security personnel and a civilian were killed in 2019 at Gadchiroli in an attack by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Free Press Journal on March 9. The court observed that prima facie there is ample material to show that the applicants – Parasram Tulavi, Somsay Madavi and Kisan Hidami – are members of the CPI-Maoist and have participated in the conspiracy and terrorist act. The court stated that it is not the requirement of law that previous chargesheets be filed against them and that the prosecution has shown their nexus with the organisation. The court also noted that the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) prosecutor has produced a list of 65 cases registered against members of the organisation. It said there is ample material that the applicants are its members and that the allegations against them are specific.
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March - 16 
A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist, identified as Arif Hussain, who is an expert in fabrication of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) has been sentenced to seven-year rigorous imprisonment by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bengaluru on March 16, reports latest
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A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist, identified as Arif Hussain, who is an expert in fabrication of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) has been sentenced to seven-year rigorous imprisonment by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bengaluru on March 16, reports latestly.com. An NIA spokesperson stated that Arif Hussain, a resident of Panpara in Barpeta District of Assam, is the eighth JMB operative sentenced in a case related to generating funds for the terror group by committing dacoity. The accused has been held guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act. The NIA further stated that as an IED expert, Hussain imparted training to co-accused in the preparation of IEDs, adding after committing dacoity, he had sold the looted gold in Assam and the money generated was then used for furthering the activities of JMB in India.
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March - 23 
The special team of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratu Koda, during a raid in Chowkia village under the Laxmipur Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on March 23, reports livehindustan.com. In a second raid on Marc
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The special team of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratu Koda, during a raid in Chowkia village under the Laxmipur Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on March 23, reports livehindustan.com. In a second raid on March 23, Maoist cadre Doman Koda was arrested from Simra Tari under Kajra Police Station in Lakhisarai District. Half a dozen cases are registered against both the Maoists, and their involvement has also been found in many Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities. Cases have been registered against both of them under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other serious sections. STF was looking for these two for a long time.
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March - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda, who has been in judicial custody since July 2014, was acquitted by the district judge court in Nayagarh District in connection with an attack on the District Reserve Police in 2008, reports The Times of India on March 28. As many
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda, who has been in judicial custody since July 2014, was acquitted by the district judge court in Nayagarh District in connection with an attack on the District Reserve Police in 2008, reports The Times of India on March 28. As many as 134 cases were registered against Panda at different Police Stations in Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada and Nayagarh Districts. He has been acquitted in at least 57 cases but is unlikely to come out on bail in the next few years, a Police officer said. The Maoist leader, facing a series of cases, was awarded life sentence by the first additional district and sessions court in Berhampur on May 18, 2019, on charges of waging a war against the nation.
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March - 29 
On March 29, State Intelligence Unit (SIU) presented a chargesheet before the Court of Special Judge in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) against five accused Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates, identified as Aaqib Hussain Nanda, Gowhar Manzoor Bhat, Aasif Lateef, Afloq Yousuf Digoo
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On March 29, State Intelligence Unit (SIU) presented a chargesheet before the Court of Special Judge in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) against five accused Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates, identified as Aaqib Hussain Nanda, Gowhar Manzoor Bhat, Aasif Lateef, Afloq Yousuf Digoo and Umer Hussain Dar, reports Daily Excelsior. During the course of investigation, it has been found that the accused persons were working as militant associates at the instance of one Pakistani based militant,namely, Raqeeb-ul-lah of the LeT.
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March - 29 
The Rajasthan High Court on March 29, set aside the conviction and death sentence awarded by the trial court to four persons, identified as Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Sarwar Azmi, Saifur Rehman and Mohammed Salman, in the case of the serial blasts that had killed 71 people and left 200 injured in Jaipu
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The Rajasthan High Court on March 29, set aside the conviction and death sentence awarded by the trial court to four persons, identified as Mohammed Saif, Mohammed Sarwar Azmi, Saifur Rehman and Mohammed Salman, in the case of the serial blasts that had killed 71 people and left 200 injured in Jaipur in Rajasthan in May 2008, reports The Hindu. The court also upheld the acquittal of a fifth accused, identified as Shahbaz Ahmed, recorded by the trial court in 2019, and accepted the plea of one of the accused that he was a minor. In December 2019, a special court in Jaipur had awarded capital punishment to all the four accused after holding them guilty of planting the bombs and carrying out the explosions. The fifth accused charged with sending an e-mail claiming responsibility for the blasts, was acquitted for want of evidence. Acquitting all the accused, a Division Bench of the High Court held that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Rajasthan Police had failed to prove any aspect of the evidence and there was no basis to establish its theory of conspiracy, in which the accused were sought to be implicated. The court also stated that some of the evidence produced against the accused also appeared to be fabricated. The Bench, comprising Justices Pankaj Bhandari and Sameer Jain, passed strictures against the Police and gave directions for initiating an inquiry against the investigating officers. The court said that since the statements made by the accused to the Police officers were inadmissible as evidence, they could not form the basis for their conviction.
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March - 30 
On March 30, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) booked a case under Arms Act (AA) against Varinder Singh, a close aide of fugitive Khalistani leader and ‘chief’ of Waris Punjab De (WPD) Amritpal Singh, in connection with a gun licence issued to him in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), report
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On March 30, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) booked a case under Arms Act (AA) against Varinder Singh, a close aide of fugitive Khalistani leader and ‘chief’ of Waris Punjab De (WPD) Amritpal Singh, in connection with a gun licence issued to him in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The district administration also cancelled his licence, and said it will probe how the former army jawan, who was sacked in 2015, procured the licence in 2014 and then kept getting it renewed in different Districts of J&K. The license has been allegedly renewed from Ramban, Poonch, Reasi, Baramulla, and Kathua Districts of J&K and it was valid till 2025.
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March - 30 
The Calcutta High Court on March 30, granted bail to a suspected cadre (unidentified) of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), who was arrested in 2019 in a case under various provisions of Explosive and Substance Act, Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The pet
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The Calcutta High Court on March 30, granted bail to a suspected cadre (unidentified) of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), who was arrested in 2019 in a case under various provisions of Explosive and Substance Act, Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The petitioner approached the High Court seeking bail on the ground that he is in custody for more than four years and that he was arrested in March 8, 2019, and JMB was banned on May 23, 2019, and therefore he was not member a banned organisation at the time of his arrest.
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March - 31 
Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, also known as 26/11, has approached a United States (US) court for a status conference after waiting for an order on his extradition to India for more than 20 months, NDTV reports on Ma
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Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, also known as 26/11, has approached a United States (US) court for a status conference after waiting for an order on his extradition to India for more than 20 months, NDTV reports on March 31. Rana was re-arrested on June 10, 2021, in Los Angeles in US on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed. He is a declared fugitive in India.
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April - 3 
A sessions court in Delhi on April 3, ordered framing of charges against Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and several of its operatives in a case of conspiring to wage war against India in 2012, noting that he was planning to plant a nuclear bomb in Surat District in Gujarat after e
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A sessions court in Delhi on April 3, ordered framing of charges against Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and several of its operatives in a case of conspiring to wage war against India in 2012, noting that he was planning to plant a nuclear bomb in Surat District in Gujarat after evacuating Muslims, reports India Today. The charges were framed under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) years after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed the case in 2012 against suspected IM members for undertaking recruitment for terrorist activities in India with support from Pakistan-based associates. Additional Sessions Judge Shailender Malik observed that the digital data extracted from the devices seized from Bhatkal showed several video clips of jihadi literature including writings, justifying killing of non-Muslims in the name of jihad. Thereby, the court said there was enough evidence to put the accused on trial.
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April - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) confirmed terror links behind the arson attack on a train in Elathur in Kerala, which claimed the lives of three persons and left nine others injured, reports english.mathrubhumi.com on April 8. As such the NIA is set to officiall
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) confirmed terror links behind the arson attack on a train in Elathur in Kerala, which claimed the lives of three persons and left nine others injured, reports english.mathrubhumi.com on April 8. As such the NIA is set to officially take over the investigation into the incident, reports The Hindustan Times on April 9. The NIA reported that Shahrukh Saifi, the main suspect behind the attack, did not travel to Kerala alone. Rather, he was brought to Kerala with the intention of carrying out a massive attack by setting fire to an entire train bogie. The NIA stated, “The NIA officials camping in Kozhikode have submitted a detailed report to the Union Home Ministry (UHM). It is a clear case of terror involving many states. We will invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) soon. We are sure he was sent to the state by his handlers and he got enough local help also. He said there was “enough planning” and “conspiracy behind the crime” and it was “not a single-man mission” as confessed by the accused.”
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April - 11 
Court of Special Judge Designate under National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 11 framed charges against four accused persons, identified as Umar Mushtaq Khan, Murtaza Rashid Dar, Sajjad Ahmad Dar and Pakistan-based terrorist Ali Kashif Jan be
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Court of Special Judge Designate under National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 11 framed charges against four accused persons, identified as Umar Mushtaq Khan, Murtaza Rashid Dar, Sajjad Ahmad Dar and Pakistan-based terrorist Ali Kashif Jan belonging to the Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), in the Kashmir terrorist- Over Ground Workers (OGWs) nexus case, reports Daily Excelsior. The charges have been framed under Sections 13, 18, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 121 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir registered the case on September 1, 2022, after inputs were received that handlers of terrorist organisations had created new modules of OGWs to aid and abet terrorists and secessionist organisations in J&K.
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April - 11 
On April 11, a Dhaka court placed four leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on two-day remand each in a case lodged under the Anti-Terrorism Act in Dhaka's Vatara Police Station, reports Dhaka Tribune. The four remanded accused are - Abul Bashar, Mohammad Eusuf, Anwarul Haque, and Shabbir
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On April 11, a Dhaka court placed four leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on two-day remand each in a case lodged under the Anti-Terrorism Act in Dhaka's Vatara Police Station, reports Dhaka Tribune. The four remanded accused are - Abul Bashar, Mohammad Eusuf, Anwarul Haque, and Shabbir Ahmed. The court allowed bail to JeI activists Mohammad Sirajul Islam and Mahbub Ali in the case. All were arrested on April 7, 2023, from Vatara area of Dhaka District.
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April - 13 
A court in Lucknow on April 13, awarded life imprisonment to Mohammad Waliullah in connection with the 2006 serial blasts in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, reports latestly.com. Waliullah, a resident of Phoolpur in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by Varanasi police in the state capital on June
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A court in Lucknow on April 13, awarded life imprisonment to Mohammad Waliullah in connection with the 2006 serial blasts in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, reports latestly.com. Waliullah, a resident of Phoolpur in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by Varanasi police in the state capital on June 5, 2006. At the time of the arrest, Waliullah had 500 gms of RDX, a detonator and a foreign pistol and cartridges. He was sentenced for being in the possession of these items. Waliullah was already awarded capital punishment by a Ghaziabad court on June 6, 2022 in the Sankat Mochan bomb blast case.
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April - 13 
The High Court of Kerala rejected the petitions filed by two persons hailing from Andhra Pradesh, who were arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports indialegallive.com on April 14. Noting that t
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The High Court of Kerala rejected the petitions filed by two persons hailing from Andhra Pradesh, who were arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports indialegallive.com on April 14. Noting that the offences alleged against them were of a grave and serious nature, the Division Bench of Justice Alexander Thomas and Justice C.S. Sudha denied bail to the accused. The High Court, while taking in view the material which showed the alleged involvement of accused number 5 & 6 in the activities of CPI-Maoist, ruled that they cannot be granted bail. It further noted that if granted bail, there was a serious likelihood of the accused either remaining absconding or fleeing away from the long arm of the law, since the terrorist organisation had presence in different States. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused for offences punishable under Sections 18, 18A, 18B, 20, 38 & 39 of the UAPA and Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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April - 13 
The Uttar Pradesh Police in its charge sheet against Atiq Ahmed on April 13, stated that the gangster-turned-politician had connections with Pakistani terrorist organisations and had even confessed to having been in regular touch with Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports n
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The Uttar Pradesh Police in its charge sheet against Atiq Ahmed on April 13, stated that the gangster-turned-politician had connections with Pakistani terrorist organisations and had even confessed to having been in regular touch with Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports news.abplive.com. In his recorded statement, Atiq Ahmed is quoted by the Police as saying: "...I have no dearth of weapons because I have direct connections with Pakistan's ISI and terror org Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Weapons from Pakistan are dropped on Punjab border with the help of drones and local connection collects them. Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) get weapons from this consignment. If you take me with you, I can help you recover that money and arms & ammunition used in the incident."
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April - 16 
The Kerala Police invoked the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against the accused, identified as Shahrukh Saifi, in the recent fire incident on board a train in Kozhikode District which left three persons dead and eight others injured, reports The Indian Express on April 17. The developmen
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The Kerala Police invoked the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against the accused, identified as Shahrukh Saifi, in the recent fire incident on board a train in Kozhikode District which left three persons dead and eight others injured, reports The Indian Express on April 17. The development came as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kerala Police probing the arson case on April 16, submitted a report on the terror angle before the Additional Sessions court. The Police had earlier registered a case of murder against Saifi and also invoked Sections 326A (causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc), 436 (mischief by fire and explosive substances), 438 (attempt to commit mischief by fire or explosives) of the Indian Penal Code, besides Section 151 (damaging railway property) of the Indian Railways Act.
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April - 16 
On April 16, a Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) operative, identified as Mamun ur Rashid alias Munna was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in Baliapukur under Boalia Police Station in Rajshahi District (Rajshahi Division), reports Dhaka Tribune. A case has been filed against the accused, and the court g
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On April 16, a Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) operative, identified as Mamun ur Rashid alias Munna was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in Baliapukur under Boalia Police Station in Rajshahi District (Rajshahi Division), reports Dhaka Tribune. A case has been filed against the accused, and the court granted remand to Mamun ur Rashid alias Munna for four days.
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April - 17 
On April 17, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) filed a chargesheet against two militants, identified as Nisar Ahmad and Hilal Ahmad Sheikh (dead), under section 3.I. Arms Act (AA) 13,16,18,18-B,38 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case per
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On April 17, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) filed a chargesheet against two militants, identified as Nisar Ahmad and Hilal Ahmad Sheikh (dead), under section 3.I. Arms Act (AA) 13,16,18,18-B,38 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case pertaining to the arrest of terrorist Nisar Ahmad Bhat on October 27, 2022, who, along with other terrorists were preparing to carry out terrorist activities in J&K, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 17 
On April 17, a Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) operative and Rajshahi University (RU) student, identified as Ishaq alias Ismail Hossain was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in Kazirkhil of Hajiganj Police Station in Chandpur District (Chittagong Division), reports Dhaka Tribune. A case has been filed
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On April 17, a Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) operative and Rajshahi University (RU) student, identified as Ishaq alias Ismail Hossain was arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in Kazirkhil of Hajiganj Police Station in Chandpur District (Chittagong Division), reports Dhaka Tribune. A case has been filed against the accused, and the court granted remand to Ishaq alias Ismail Hossain for three days.
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April - 19 
The Supreme Court on April 19 set aside a Bombay High Court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba in a Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] links case and remanded it back to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits within four months, reports nagpurtoday.in. A bench of t
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The Supreme Court on April 19 set aside a Bombay High Court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba in a Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] links case and remanded it back to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits within four months, reports nagpurtoday.in. A bench of top court Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar directed the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to place G N Saibaba’s appeal and that of other accused not before the same bench which had discharged them and the case be heard by another bench. It said that question of law, including sanction under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), is to remain open for adjudication by the High Court. The top court had on October 15 suspended the Bombay High Court order acquitting G N Saibaba and others in the case.
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April - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 20 filed a chargesheet against six people, identified as Jamesha Mubeen (dead), Azharudheen, Muhammed Thalha, Firos Ismail, Muhammed Riyas, Muhammed Nawaz Ismail and Afsar Khan, in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, stating th
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 20 filed a chargesheet against six people, identified as Jamesha Mubeen (dead), Azharudheen, Muhammed Thalha, Firos Ismail, Muhammed Riyas, Muhammed Nawaz Ismail and Afsar Khan, in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, stating the prime accused of the terrorist attack was "inspired by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish (ISIS) ideology", reports The Hindu. The chargesheet is filed under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Explosives Substances Act (ESA). The NIA statement said a pen drive recovered from Mohammed Asarutheen contained video recordings of Jamesha Mubeen, where he had identified himself as a member of Daulat-e-Islamia (or Islamic State).
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April - 21 
A special court in Bengaluru on April 21, convicted two Tamil Nadu-based men, identified as Daniel Prakash and Syed Peer, both residents of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, and part of terror organisation Al-Umma, to seven years of rigorous imprisonment (RI), for their role in an explosion outside a Bhara
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A special court in Bengaluru on April 21, convicted two Tamil Nadu-based men, identified as Daniel Prakash and Syed Peer, both residents of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, and part of terror organisation Al-Umma, to seven years of rigorous imprisonment (RI), for their role in an explosion outside a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bengaluru in 2013, reports The Times of India. The accused were arrested by the Karnataka Central Crime Branch in 2016. At least 16 persons were injured, including 11 Policemen, when a bomb strapped to a motorbike exploded in Malleswaram, west Bengaluru, on April 17, 2013. Five of the 23 arrested in the case have been convicted as of yet.
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April - 24 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court awarded life-imprisonment to three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit namely, Majid Ali Sheikh, Shah Nawaz and Majid Amin in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior on April 25. The accused were caught in 2004 with an amount
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court awarded life-imprisonment to three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit namely, Majid Ali Sheikh, Shah Nawaz and Majid Amin in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior on April 25. The accused were caught in 2004 with an amount of INR 9,38,000, which was terrorist funds collected from Javed Ahmed Wani of Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and was to be delivered to the militant of HM outfit.
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April - 25 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Srinagar Police on April 25 has filed a charge sheet against two militants, identified as Momin Gulzar Mir and Basit Ahmad Dar, and three militant associates, namely, Amir Mushtaq Dar, Kabil Rashid Dar and Aqib Jamal Bhat, in a militant case (FIR No. 69/2022),
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Srinagar Police on April 25 has filed a charge sheet against two militants, identified as Momin Gulzar Mir and Basit Ahmad Dar, and three militant associates, namely, Amir Mushtaq Dar, Kabil Rashid Dar and Aqib Jamal Bhat, in a militant case (FIR No. 69/2022), reports Daily Excelsior. The three arrested militant associates charge sheeted under Sections 7/25 Arms Act (AA), 13, 18, 23 & 39 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), were providing logistic support to militants and procured hand grenades and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) for carrying out terrorist activities. The accused militants, who are absconding, are found to be involved in the commission of offenses under Sections 13, 18, 20 & 38 UA(P) Act, and the proceedings under Section 299 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been proposed to be initiated against them.
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April - 26 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, Guwahati, Assam, on April 26 convicted five accused to eight years imprisonment in the 2011 People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) nexus case related to a criminal conspiracy to threaten the unity, integrity,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, Guwahati, Assam, on April 26 convicted five accused to eight years imprisonment in the 2011 People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) nexus case related to a criminal conspiracy to threaten the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of India, reports The Pioneer. Three of the convicted accused belonged to the PLA and two to the CPI-Maoist. The NIA had registered a suo moto case on July 1, 2011 on inputs that the PLA, had hatched a conspiracy to destabilize the country with the support of CPI-Maoist. “The CPI (Maoist) leaders had agreed to recognize and support the separatist activities of PLA for the creation of the northeastern state of Manipur, as a separate nation. The PLA leadership, on its part, decided to support the continuing war of CPI (Maoist) for overthrowing constitutionally elected Government of India,” the NIA said in a statement. Investigations revealed that PLA had established a liaison office in Kolkata, where a meeting was held between PLA/Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) and CPI-Maoist leaders. Modalities were worked out at the meeting for taking unified action for waging a war against the Union of India, the agency said. Investigations also revealed that PLA had provided logistic support to Maoist cadres and both groups were regularly communicating and exchanging emails. The accused persons had travelled to different places within and outside India, and created fake IDs and bank accounts under pseudonymous identities, it further said.
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April - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Kochi in Kerala, on April 28, granted the custody of, the accused in the Kerala train arson case, Shahrukh Saifi, to the NIA for seven days from May 2 to 8, reports The Times of India. The NIA which took over the investigation of the case foll
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Kochi in Kerala, on April 28, granted the custody of, the accused in the Kerala train arson case, Shahrukh Saifi, to the NIA for seven days from May 2 to 8, reports The Times of India. The NIA which took over the investigation of the case following a notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), sought his custody stating that his custodial interrogation was inevitable to ascertain the motive of the terrorist activity and also all the evidence collected so far pointed towards a terror act.
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April - 28 
Police sources stated that a year before the Easter Sunday terror attacks of April 2019, some operatives of Al-Qaeda had visited Sri Lanka and planned the Easter attacks at Lacto Estate in Wanatawilluwa, Puttalam (North Western Province), reports Daily News on April 29. These facts were revealed by
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Police sources stated that a year before the Easter Sunday terror attacks of April 2019, some operatives of Al-Qaeda had visited Sri Lanka and planned the Easter attacks at Lacto Estate in Wanatawilluwa, Puttalam (North Western Province), reports Daily News on April 29. These facts were revealed by in the further questioning which was carried out on April 21, after the main suspect of the Easter Sunday attacks Mohammad Abdullah Haq was taken to the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID), for re-interrogation. During the interrogation, it has been revealed that five persons from Al-Qaeda visited Sri Lanka in 2018, inspected several areas and prepared plans for the attacks.
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May - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 2, filed a supplementary chargesheet against two cadres of Popular Front of India (PFI), identified as Thufail M H and Mohammad Jabir, both residents of Karnataka, in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha member Praveen
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 2, filed a supplementary chargesheet against two cadres of Popular Front of India (PFI), identified as Thufail M H and Mohammad Jabir, both residents of Karnataka, in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha member Praveen Nettaru in Karnataka in 2022, reports The Hindustan Times. Both the accused, have been charged under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967. The initial chargesheet was filed by the NIA on January 20, 2023 which stated that the PFI had formed secret ‘hit squads’ – ‘Service Teams’ or ‘Killer Squads’ to carry out the killing of its ‘perceived enemies’ and targets.’
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May - 3 
A scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), identified as Pradeep Kurulkar, was arrested on May 3, by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune in Maharashtra, for providing confidential information to an agent of a 'Pakistan Intelligence Operative' (PI
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A scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), identified as Pradeep Kurulkar, was arrested on May 3, by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune in Maharashtra, for providing confidential information to an agent of a 'Pakistan Intelligence Operative' (PIO), reports The Hindu. The accused scientist was in touch with the PIO through social media via WhatsApp and video calls. The ATS Police station at Kalachowki Mumbai, has filed a case under Section 1923 of the Official Secrets Act 1923 and other relevant sections.
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May - 3 
On May 3, Supreme Court (SC) refused to commute Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana’s death sentence in connection with the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh on August 31, 1995, leaving it to the Union Government to consider his mercy plea,
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On May 3, Supreme Court (SC) refused to commute Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana’s death sentence in connection with the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh on August 31, 1995, leaving it to the Union Government to consider his mercy plea, reports Hindustan Times. The Court noted that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (UMHA) delay in deciding on Rajoana’s mercy plea could be seen as its disinclination to commute his sentence, and the government could consider the request again at an appropriate time.
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May - 3 
The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir files chargesheet against three individuals, identified as Bashir Ahmad Mir alias Moulvi Bashir Irfani, and two others (names not stated) for raising and circulating funds to further terrorist designs in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir
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The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir files chargesheet against three individuals, identified as Bashir Ahmad Mir alias Moulvi Bashir Irfani, and two others (names not stated) for raising and circulating funds to further terrorist designs in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir on May 4. “Mir is a hardcore propagandist and conspirator and was the General Secretary of Hurriyat Conference (G) and chairman of Shabba-ul-Muslameen, who had been found receiving and holding proceeds of terrorism in the shape of hefty amounts of currency, recovered from his possession,” SIA spokesman said. “The two absconding accused persons have been found hobnobbing with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan for having the patronage and logical support in carrying out terrorist activities in J&K”, he added.
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May - 3 
On May 3, the High Court (HC) granted bail to Mamunul Haque, the former joint secretary general of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh (HeI), in five separate cases filed with the Dhaka’s Paltan and Chattogram’s Hathazari Police Stations, reports risingbd.com. But Mamunul Haque was wanted in some other cases
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On May 3, the High Court (HC) granted bail to Mamunul Haque, the former joint secretary general of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh (HeI), in five separate cases filed with the Dhaka’s Paltan and Chattogram’s Hathazari Police Stations, reports risingbd.com. But Mamunul Haque was wanted in some other cases. For this, he will not be released from jail right now.
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May - 7 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on May 7 conducted searches in the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, at Chek Desen, Yaripora in Kulgam District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. “The
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on May 7 conducted searches in the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, at Chek Desen, Yaripora in Kulgam District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. “The case pertains to the killing of five non-local labourers at Katrosa in Kulgam District in 2019. The SIU is investigating the case and has been conducting searches and investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the SIU statement reads.
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May - 7 
Five senior Police officers, identified as Lalith S. Patinayake, Deshbandu Tennakoon, Sanjeeva Bandara, Sisila Kumara and Nandana Munasinghe have been char sheeted for dereliction of duty as they failed to prevent the Easter Sunday Attacks of 2019 despite receiving advance information regarding the
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Five senior Police officers, identified as Lalith S. Patinayake, Deshbandu Tennakoon, Sanjeeva Bandara, Sisila Kumara and Nandana Munasinghe have been char sheeted for dereliction of duty as they failed to prevent the Easter Sunday Attacks of 2019 despite receiving advance information regarding the terrorist attack, according to information from the Police Headquarters, reports Daily News on May 8.
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May - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its first charge sheet regarding a 2019 bombing outside a temple in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District, stating that the blast was planned by self-inspired Islamic State (IS) operative Jameesha Mubeen, reports The Hindustan Times on May 8. The NIA also nam
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its first charge sheet regarding a 2019 bombing outside a temple in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District, stating that the blast was planned by self-inspired Islamic State (IS) operative Jameesha Mubeen, reports The Hindustan Times on May 8. The NIA also named six people who helped Mubeen prepare for the attack, identified as Mohammed Asarutheen, Mohammed Thalha, Firos, Mohammed Riyas, Navas and Afsar Khan, who helped in arranging logistics. NIA stated Mubeen attended conspiracy meetings in the interior forests in Erode District of Tamil Nadu and was inspired by the mastermind of the April 21, 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka, Maulvi Zahran bin Hashim.
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May - 9 
An ex-Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) leader, Mamunul Haque (former joint secretary), was granted bail by the Dhaka High Court on May 9, reports Prothom Alo. Earlier on May 3, he was granted bail in five separate cases over clashes with police and vandalism filed with Paltan and Hathazari Police Stations. Som
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An ex-Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) leader, Mamunul Haque (former joint secretary), was granted bail by the Dhaka High Court on May 9, reports Prothom Alo. Earlier on May 3, he was granted bail in five separate cases over clashes with police and vandalism filed with Paltan and Hathazari Police Stations. Some 41 cases were filed against the former Hefazat leader. With these, Mamunul secured bail in 20 cases in total.
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May - 9 
An ex-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ‘commander’, identified as Ershad Hossain alias Mamun, was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by a Chattogram court on May 9 in two cases filed under the Explosives Substances Act and the Anti-Terrorism Act, reports The Daily Star. He has also been fined
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An ex-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) ‘commander’, identified as Ershad Hossain alias Mamun, was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by a Chattogram court on May 9 in two cases filed under the Explosives Substances Act and the Anti-Terrorism Act, reports The Daily Star. He has also been fined BDT 20,000 by the court. The court also acquitted three other accused, Bulbul Ahmed Fuad, Mohammad Sujan, and Mahbubur Rahman Khokon from the case as the charges were not proved against them, Dhaka Tribune adds.
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May - 10 
Delhi Police on May 10, filed a chargesheet under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against the two terrorists, identified as, Jagjit Singh Jassa alias Yaqub and Naushad, who were arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell on January 12, and were tasked by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)'s Ka
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Delhi Police on May 10, filed a chargesheet under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against the two terrorists, identified as, Jagjit Singh Jassa alias Yaqub and Naushad, who were arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell on January 12, and were tasked by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)'s Kashmir-Khalistan (K2) desk to enter Red Fort and open fire at the security personnel in a rerun of an attack in 2000, reports The Times of India. Sources stated that the duo were also in the final stage of carrying out five targeted killings in a row, including that of two sadhus in Haridwar, to fan communal riots. The accused had also committed one murder on December 14-15, 2022, by beheading a person and then chopped his body into eight pieces and filmed the entire act. The video was sent to their foreign-based handlers, including an ISI operative, through chat application Signal. SATP had earlier reported the developments in this case on January 13, 15 and 17.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Thahmeen Ahmed, Folheyma, GA. Kondey, who was charged in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker and former president Mohamed Nasheed has been granted the opportunity to submit evidence to back his defense, Sun Online reports. The remaining su
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On May 10, Thahmeen Ahmed, Folheyma, GA. Kondey, who was charged in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker and former president Mohamed Nasheed has been granted the opportunity to submit evidence to back his defense, Sun Online reports. The remaining suspects include Mujaz Ahmed, Ma. Feyruge, K. Male’, Ali Haisham, Nooreege, N. Manadhoo, Mohamed Nazim, Asareege, AA. Maalho, Fahumy Ali, Hudhuruvaage, GA. Vilingili and Is’haq, M. Kudhehige, K. Male’. Only one suspect has been convicted in connection to the case; Adhuham Ahmed Rasheed, Hiyaa, V. Thinadhoo, who confessed to detonating the IED.
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May - 11 
A special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on May 11, sent five operatives of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), identified as Mohammad Salim, Abdur Rahman, Mohammad Abbas Ali, Sheikh Junaid and Mohammad Hameed who were arrested from Hyderabad in Telangana, on Police remand till May 19, reports bignewsnetwork.c
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A special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on May 11, sent five operatives of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), identified as Mohammad Salim, Abdur Rahman, Mohammad Abbas Ali, Sheikh Junaid and Mohammad Hameed who were arrested from Hyderabad in Telangana, on Police remand till May 19, reports bignewsnetwork.com. Telangana Police had arrested them on the basis of the inputs from Madhya Pradesh Police on May 9.
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May - 12 
State Intelligence Unit (SIU) Srinagar on May 12 chargesheeted five militant associates, identified as Rouf Safeer Dar, Javiad Ahmed Khanday, Mohammad Iqbal Dhobee, Shakir Ahmed Zargar, Waris Ramzan Gojre and terrorist Hamza, in the case involving the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammu
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State Intelligence Unit (SIU) Srinagar on May 12 chargesheeted five militant associates, identified as Rouf Safeer Dar, Javiad Ahmed Khanday, Mohammad Iqbal Dhobee, Shakir Ahmed Zargar, Waris Ramzan Gojre and terrorist Hamza, in the case involving the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition from a vehicle while transporting from Srinagar to Pattan on November 20, 2022, under the direction of a terrorist known as "Hamza" affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 12 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 12, filed its third supplementary charge sheet against a person identified as Pankaj Vaid alias Amit, a resident of Amritsar in Punjab in the NIA Special Court, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, in the Mundra Port drugs haul case related to the seizure of 2,988 kg
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 12, filed its third supplementary charge sheet against a person identified as Pankaj Vaid alias Amit, a resident of Amritsar in Punjab in the NIA Special Court, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, in the Mundra Port drugs haul case related to the seizure of 2,988 kg heroin in 2021, reports The Print. An NIA official stated, “Pankaj is accused of being a part of the organized criminal conspiracy to smuggle illegal consignments of heroin through international trade routes to India from Afghanistan, adding he was associated with foreign-based narcotics traders involved in pushing drugs into India”. The NIA which took over the investigations in the case on October 6, 2021, filed a charge sheet against 16 people on March 14, 2022 and filed the first supplementary charge sheet against nine more people on August 29, 2022 and the second against seven firms and 15 individuals on February 20, 2023.
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May - 12 
The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on May 12, sent Shahrukh Saifi, the accused caught in connection to the Elathur train attack case in Kerala, to judicial custody till May 27, reports abplive.com.
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The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on May 12, sent Shahrukh Saifi, the accused caught in connection to the Elathur train attack case in Kerala, to judicial custody till May 27, reports abplive.com.
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May - 13 
Foreign handlers funded and directed suspects in the Golden Temple blasts of May 2023 in Amritsar District of Punjab, aiming to disrupt peace and incite religious sentiments, according to the First Information Report (FIR) registered in connection with the blasts, reports The Tribune on May 13. The
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Foreign handlers funded and directed suspects in the Golden Temple blasts of May 2023 in Amritsar District of Punjab, aiming to disrupt peace and incite religious sentiments, according to the First Information Report (FIR) registered in connection with the blasts, reports The Tribune on May 13. The suspects, identified as Azadbir Singh, Amrik Singh, Sahib Singh, Dharminder Singh and Harjit Singh, have received heavy funds via different channels and were booked under various provisions of the Explosive Substances Act (ESA), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav pointed out that the low-intensity explosions were carried out to grab attention at the global level.
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May - 15 
National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 15, filed a supplementary chargesheet against an accused, identified as Faisal Muneer alias Ali Bhai, of conspiring with Pakistan-based operatives of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/ The Resistance Front (TRF) for transportation of firearms and explosives for carryi
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National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 15, filed a supplementary chargesheet against an accused, identified as Faisal Muneer alias Ali Bhai, of conspiring with Pakistan-based operatives of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/ The Resistance Front (TRF) for transportation of firearms and explosives for carrying out terrorist acts in India, reports NIA. The accused is an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of LeT/TRF, received weapons/explosives/funds via drones from Pakistan near the Samba/Kathua International Border (IB) to carry out terrorist activities in India, storing them at his residence for distribution as directed by LeT/TRF operatives across the border, as per NIA investigations.
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May - 15 
On May 15, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) produced a charge sheet against a dead Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Umer Nazir Bhat, and female militant associate, identified as Shaheen Akhter, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a milita
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On May 15, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) produced a charge sheet against a dead Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Umer Nazir Bhat, and female militant associate, identified as Shaheen Akhter, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a militancy case, reports Daily Excelsior. A case (FIR No. 346/2022) under Sections 307, 302 India Penal Code (IPC), 7/27 Arms Act (AA), 17, 18, 20, 23, 38, 39 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is registered against them.
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May - 16 
A special court in Pune in Maharashtra on May 16, remanded (Defence Research and Development Organisation) DRDO scientist Dr Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on May 3, on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, in judicial custody till May 29, reports The Hindustan Times.
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A special court in Pune in Maharashtra on May 16, remanded (Defence Research and Development Organisation) DRDO scientist Dr Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on May 3, on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, in judicial custody till May 29, reports The Hindustan Times.
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May - 16 
A United States (US) court in California on May 16, consented to the Indian request, through the U.S. government, for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11), reports The Hindu. On
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A United States (US) court in California on May 16, consented to the Indian request, through the U.S. government, for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11), reports The Hindu. On June 10, 2020, India filed a complaint seeking the provisional arrest of Rana with a view towards extradition. During court hearings, U.S. government attorneys argued that Rana was aware that his childhood friend Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley was involved with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and that by assisting Headley and affording him cover for his activities, he was supporting the terrorist organisation and its associates. Rana knew of Headley's meetings, what was discussed, and the planning of the attacks, including some of the targets.
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May - 16 
On May 16, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at more than 100 locations in six states – Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh (MP) in terror-narcotics smugglers-gangsters nexus cases, reports Tribune India. Twelve regions, including Moga,
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On May 16, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at more than 100 locations in six states – Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh (MP) in terror-narcotics smugglers-gangsters nexus cases, reports Tribune India. Twelve regions, including Moga, Muktsar, Ferozepur and Sirsa in Punjab and Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Gurugram areas of Haryana have been raided by the agency. Officials added that the raids are being conducted in connection with three separate cases lodged by the NIA in 2022 -RC 37, 38, 39/2022/NIA/DLI.
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May - 17 
On May 17, a special NIA court in Gujarat convicted two accused identified as Sanjaykumar Mohanbhai Devaliya, and Tahir aka Kaliya in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) conspiracy case under which counterfeit notes were sought to be circulated in Gujarat after being procured from West Bengal, report
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On May 17, a special NIA court in Gujarat convicted two accused identified as Sanjaykumar Mohanbhai Devaliya, and Tahir aka Kaliya in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) conspiracy case under which counterfeit notes were sought to be circulated in Gujarat after being procured from West Bengal, reports latestly.com. NIA investigations revealed that Devaliya had travelled by air to Kolkata and then to New Farakka Junction by train. There, on October 17, 2018, he met Tahir and purchased FICN against the actual Indian currency of INR 20,000. Sanjaykumar has been awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of INR 10,000 under Section 489B and 489C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) while Tahir has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, along with an INR 10,000 fine under Section 489C of the IPC.
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May - 19 
The suicide bomber in October 2022 Coimbatore blast in Tamil Nadu, Jameesha Mubeen, and two of his relatives, namely Mohammad Asarutheen and Afsar Khan, had purchased 190 kilograms of explosive material — both through e-commerce websites and offline — to make a potent Improvised Explosive Device (IE
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The suicide bomber in October 2022 Coimbatore blast in Tamil Nadu, Jameesha Mubeen, and two of his relatives, namely Mohammad Asarutheen and Afsar Khan, had purchased 190 kilograms of explosive material — both through e-commerce websites and offline — to make a potent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) for the attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated in its chargesheet filed on April 20, reports The Hindustan Times on May 20. The chargesheet states, “Jameesha Mubeen, Asarutheen and Afsar Khan purchased a total of 134 kg of potassium nitrate, 56 kg of Sulphur, three drums and four cylinders (of which two were recovered from his home). Besides, unknown quantities of charcoal, aluminium powder, matchboxes and benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal were sourced locally.” The chargesheet further stated that Asarutheen and Afsar, had also “weighed, mixed and packed the chemical constituents used to manufacture the vehicle-borne IED used in the attack.” After the blast, some of the accused persons had used “iShredder” — a military grade security data shredder which securely deletes data leaving it irrecoverable — on their devices.”. Other conspirators in the case include Mohammed Thalha, Firos, Mohammed Riyas, Navas, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sheikh Hidayatullah, Umar Farooq and Sanofar Ali.
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May - 21 
The Criminal Court on May 21, rejected witnesses submitted by Thahmeen Ahmed, who is on trial on terror charges in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker, former president Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun Online. Thahmeen is pressed with four charges; parti
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The Criminal Court on May 21, rejected witnesses submitted by Thahmeen Ahmed, who is on trial on terror charges in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker, former president Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun Online. Thahmeen is pressed with four charges; participating in carrying out an act of terrorism, conspiracy to carry out an act of terrorism, aiding in transporting an explosive, and supporting a terrorist organization. Thahmeen presented two witnesses to court, to establish an alibi at the time of the attack. The prosecution asked the court to reject both witnesses, arguing that witnesses cannot be presented to prove something that wasn’t investigated or even brought up by the defense during the investigation.
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May - 22 
On May 22, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) issued proclamation orders against five terrorists, identified as Arjumand Gulzar alias Hamza Bhuran, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, Sameer Ahmed Sheikh alias Kamran Bhai, Abid Ramzan Sheikh, and Basit Amin Bhat, i
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On May 22, National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) issued proclamation orders against five terrorists, identified as Arjumand Gulzar alias Hamza Bhuran, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, Sameer Ahmed Sheikh alias Kamran Bhai, Abid Ramzan Sheikh, and Basit Amin Bhat, involved in various terror crimes and targeted killings, asking them to surrender before it or the investigation agency, reports Daily Excelsior. “Special Court, Kulgam designated under NIA Act issued proclamation orders under section 82, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against five active terrorists involved in various terror crime and target killing cases, including killing of lady teacher Rajni Bala and bank manager Vijay Kumar in Kulgam in 2022,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
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May - 22 
Harun Izhar, a leader of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), secured bail in all 26 cases against him and was freed on bail two years after his arrest for his alleged links to deadly violence during Bangladesh's golden jubilee celebrations and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, reports bdnews24.com on
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Harun Izhar, a leader of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), secured bail in all 26 cases against him and was freed on bail two years after his arrest for his alleged links to deadly violence during Bangladesh's golden jubilee celebrations and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, reports bdnews24.com on May 23. He was arrested at Jamiatul Ulum Al Islamia Madrasa in Lalkhan Bazar (Chittagong Division) on April 28, 2021.
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May - 22 
Seven Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e Islami (JeI) leaders, including BNP Joint Secretary General Moazzem Hossain Alal and Rajshahi BNP Convener Abu Sayeed Chand, were sued over a death threat against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Babu Bijon Kumar Chanda, general secretary of Jamal
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Seven Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e Islami (JeI) leaders, including BNP Joint Secretary General Moazzem Hossain Alal and Rajshahi BNP Convener Abu Sayeed Chand, were sued over a death threat against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by Babu Bijon Kumar Chanda, general secretary of Jamalpur Awami League (Dhaka Division), reports Dhaka Tribune on May 23. Earlier on May 19, Abu Sayeed Chand said, "No more 27- or 10-point demands; just one point now—send Sheikh Hasina to the grave! We will do whatever is necessary to get Sheikh Hasina to resign," during a public rally of the metropolitan and district units of the BNP at Shibpur High School ground in Puthia Upazila (Sub-District) of Rajshahi District as part of a central program of the party.
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May - 23 
A Kochi court in Ernakulam District in Kerala on May 23, granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody of a Pakistan national identified as Zubair Derakshshandeh, arrested in connection with the seizure of over 2,500 kilograms of methamphetamine from a vessel in Indian waters, till May 27, repo
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A Kochi court in Ernakulam District in Kerala on May 23, granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody of a Pakistan national identified as Zubair Derakshshandeh, arrested in connection with the seizure of over 2,500 kilograms of methamphetamine from a vessel in Indian waters, till May 27, reports latestly.com.
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May - 23 
The Colombo High Court on May 23, sentenced a former cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Thangavelu Nimalan to rigorous life imprisonment, over the charges of possession of explosives and 02 micro-type pistols to carry out a suicide bomb attack in the Colombo area, re
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The Colombo High Court on May 23, sentenced a former cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Thangavelu Nimalan to rigorous life imprisonment, over the charges of possession of explosives and 02 micro-type pistols to carry out a suicide bomb attack in the Colombo area, reports Ada Derana. Charges were filed against the accused over the possession of two micro pistols, 1.5 kilograms of C-4 high explosives and live ammunition in the Ratmalana area in 2009. On March 05, 2022, Thangavelu who had served as a member of the LTTE’s intelligence unit during the civil war in Sri Lanka, was sentenced to another rigorous life imprisonment, after being convicted over the possession of two kg of high-power explosives containing RDX.
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May - 24 
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on May 24, sent 10 operatives of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), identified as Yasir Khan, Syed Sami Rizvi, Syed Danish Ali, Mohammad Alam, Khalid Hussain, Mohammad Hameed, Mohammad Abbas Ali, Abdur Raham, Sheikh Junaid and Mohammad Salim
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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on May 24, sent 10 operatives of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), identified as Yasir Khan, Syed Sami Rizvi, Syed Danish Ali, Mohammad Alam, Khalid Hussain, Mohammad Hameed, Mohammad Abbas Ali, Abdur Raham, Sheikh Junaid and Mohammad Salim, to judicial custody till June 2, reports latestly.com. Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) had arrested 16 members of HuT on May 9. Out of these HuT operatives, six were already sent on judicial custody on May 19. The remaining ten members were on Police remand and the court sent them too on judicial custody till June 2.
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May - 24 
On May 24, an arrest warrant was issued by Magura court against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Rajshahi convenor Abu Sayeed Chand for allegedly making a death threat during a rally in Rajshahi Division on May 19, 2023, against Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, reports The Daily Star. The warran
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On May 24, an arrest warrant was issued by Magura court against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Rajshahi convenor Abu Sayeed Chand for allegedly making a death threat during a rally in Rajshahi Division on May 19, 2023, against Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, reports The Daily Star. The warrant was issued following a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA), officials added.
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May - 24 
The Colombo High Court on May 24, fixed the case filed against 25 accused in connection with Easter Sunday terror attack that took place on April 21, 2019 for June 2, reports Daily News. The indictments have been filed in connection with eight attacks on Kochchikade St. Anthony’s Shrine, Katuwapitiy
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The Colombo High Court on May 24, fixed the case filed against 25 accused in connection with Easter Sunday terror attack that took place on April 21, 2019 for June 2, reports Daily News. The indictments have been filed in connection with eight attacks on Kochchikade St. Anthony’s Shrine, Katuwapitiya St. Sebastian’s Church, The Kingsbury Hotel, Shangri-La Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Batticaloa Zion Church, Dehiwala Tropical Inn against the 25 accused. The indictments were filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) comprising 23, 270 charges including charges of conspiracy, preparation, aiding and abetting, collection of explosives and weapons, murder and attempted murder.
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May - 26 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 26 approached the Delhi High Court (HC) seeking death penalty for separatist leader and ‘chief’ of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), namely, Yasin Malik, who was awarded life term by a trial court on May 24, 2022, in a terror funding case, repo
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 26 approached the Delhi High Court (HC) seeking death penalty for separatist leader and ‘chief’ of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), namely, Yasin Malik, who was awarded life term by a trial court on May 24, 2022, in a terror funding case, reports Hindustan Times. The case was related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir Valley in 2017.
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May - 29 
The Delhi High Court on May 29, issued notice to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is presently serving life imprisonment, on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA argues that Malik engaged in
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The Delhi High Court on May 29, issued notice to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is presently serving life imprisonment, on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA argues that Malik engaged in terrorist and secessionist activities, and should be treated as a "rarest of rare" case for capital punishment. NIA added that Malik crossed over to Pakistan for training, was coordinating stone pelting and spreading “rumours” on social media about oppression by Security Forces (SFs). The court has issued warrants for Malik's production on August 9, 2023 and directed the NIA to present the trial court record and bring attention to the law commission report on death penalty.
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May - 29 
The NIA on May 29 said it had filed a supplementary chargesheet against two accused in a case related to a Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attack on former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurcharan Nayak in which two Police personnel were killed in Jharkhand in January 2022, reports The Tribun
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The NIA on May 29 said it had filed a supplementary chargesheet against two accused in a case related to a Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attack on former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurcharan Nayak in which two Police personnel were killed in Jharkhand in January 2022, reports The Tribune. In the second chargesheet in the case filed in a special court in Ranchi on May 27, the NIA has named two armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) — 25-year-old Tivari Bankira alias Shaka and 20-year-old Sadan Korah alias Sajan. The agency said the duo, hailing from Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, had been charged under various Sections of the Indian Panel Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). While Korah has been in custody since February 13, 2022, Bankira was arrested on November 30, the NIA said.
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May - 30 
On May 30, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) district convenor Abu Sayeed Chand was placed on three-day fresh remand by Judge Mahbub Alam of Judicial Magistrate Court-5 in Rajshahi District (Rajshahi Division) in a case filed on charges of making a "death threat" to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Waz
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On May 30, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) district convenor Abu Sayeed Chand was placed on three-day fresh remand by Judge Mahbub Alam of Judicial Magistrate Court-5 in Rajshahi District (Rajshahi Division) in a case filed on charges of making a "death threat" to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed at a public rally in Rajshahi on May 20, reports The Daily Star. After serving a five-day remand, he was brought before the court.
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June - 1 
On June 1, the Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) of Mumbai Police Crime Branch produced drug trafficker Ali Asgar Shirazi who was arrested on May 22, at the Mumbai airport while trying to flee to Dubai, in the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate seeking further custody to investigate an intern
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On June 1, the Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) of Mumbai Police Crime Branch produced drug trafficker Ali Asgar Shirazi who was arrested on May 22, at the Mumbai airport while trying to flee to Dubai, in the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate seeking further custody to investigate an international narcotics syndicate linked with Dawood Ibrahim and narco-terrorism funding network in India, reports Free Press Journal. The court extended his custody till June 5. The remand application mentions Shirazi's dirty drug money investments in Hustlers Hospitality cloud kitchens and links with Dawood Ibrahim's accomplice Kailash Rajput for narcotics trafficking in courier to United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. Mumbai Police stated that Kailash Rajput was associated with gangsters Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel and most of the money made by his syndicate was being used for terror funding, PTI News adds.
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June - 2 
On June 2, Tahawwur Rana, who is facing trial in India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging a United States (US) court order that allowed his extradition to India, reports India Today. His petition came days after the US District Court, Cent
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On June 2, Tahawwur Rana, who is facing trial in India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging a United States (US) court order that allowed his extradition to India, reports India Today. His petition came days after the US District Court, Central District of California, passed an order allowing the extradition of the 26/11 attack accused Rana to India. The case dates back to June 10, 2020, when India filed a complaint seeking the provisional arrest of Rana with a view towards extradition. The US administration led by President Joe Biden had supported and approved Rana’s extradition to India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is investigating his role in the 26/11 attacks, had stated that it is ready to initiate proceedings to bring him to India through diplomatic channels.
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June - 3 
On June 3, State Investigation Agency (SIA) filed chargesheets against three operatives of a narco-terror module, identified as Rubeena Nazir, Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, and Mudasir Ahmad Poswal, for trafficking drugs and small arms, as well as diverting the proceeds to fund terror activities in Jammu and Ka
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On June 3, State Investigation Agency (SIA) filed chargesheets against three operatives of a narco-terror module, identified as Rubeena Nazir, Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, and Mudasir Ahmad Poswal, for trafficking drugs and small arms, as well as diverting the proceeds to fund terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. The investigation revealed a narco-terror module operating in collaboration with terrorists from Pakistan, utilising encrypted messaging apps and smuggling narcotics and weapons through the Karnah sector in Kupwara District of J&K. The accused Rubeena Nazir played a pivotal role as the kingpin, managing the distribution of proceeds, facilitating digital transfers to terrorists' families, and coordinating the activities of the module. “While the investigation continues to uncover more evidence and suspects, it has so far established the involvement of 19 individuals,” the statement said. “The chargesheet has been filed against the first three suspects, shedding light on the complex network of narco-terrorism”, officials added.
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June - 6 
Two individuals, identified as Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh, who are allegedly linked to Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and engaged in activities such as youth recruitment, smuggling, and procurement of arms and ammunition, have been sent to judicial custody by Delhi Court after their Nati
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Two individuals, identified as Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh, who are allegedly linked to Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and engaged in activities such as youth recruitment, smuggling, and procurement of arms and ammunition, have been sent to judicial custody by Delhi Court after their National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody ended, reports Hindustan Times on June 7. They were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) upon their deportation from Manila in Philippines on May 19, 2023.
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June - 7 
The NIA Special Court in Mumbai in Maharashtra, on June 7, sentenced two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Abdullah Shaikdar and Najmul Hasan, both residents of Khulna District in Bangladesh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in the Thane fake currency case, reports NIA. NIA stated, “High
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The NIA Special Court in Mumbai in Maharashtra, on June 7, sentenced two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Abdullah Shaikdar and Najmul Hasan, both residents of Khulna District in Bangladesh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in the Thane fake currency case, reports NIA. NIA stated, “High quality counterfeit currency notes of face value of INR 4,080,00/- were being circulated in Maharashtra after being procured from Bangladesh in the case, originally registered by Thane City Police in 2015 on the basis of specific intelligence shared by the Anti-Narcotic Cell, Crime Branch, Thane City.” NIA investigations revealed that Shaikdar, with the help of five other accused (all residents of Khulna), was circulating the high quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in different parts of Thane District. A chargesheet was filed against the accused, and vigorous pursual of the trial over three years resulted in the conviction of two accused.
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June - 7 
On June 7, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Rajshahi District Unit Convenor, Abu Sayeed Chand was placed on fresh two-day remand by a Dhaka court in a case filed over giving "death threat" to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed at a public rally in the District.
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On June 7, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Rajshahi District Unit Convenor, Abu Sayeed Chand was placed on fresh two-day remand by a Dhaka court in a case filed over giving "death threat" to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed at a public rally in the District.
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June - 8 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai City District in Maharashtra convicts two individuals, identified as Harpal Singh and Gurjeet Singh Nijjar, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), sentencing them to five years in prison for attempting to revive the Khalistan moveme
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai City District in Maharashtra convicts two individuals, identified as Harpal Singh and Gurjeet Singh Nijjar, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), sentencing them to five years in prison for attempting to revive the Khalistan movement, reports PTI on June 9. NIA claimed that Singh, Nijjar, and two others conspired to revive Sikh militancy, posting videos and messages to motivate vulnerable Sikh youths to join the Khalistan movement, with Singh identified as the main conspirator.
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June - 10 
On June 10, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh remanded three suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives identified as Syed Mamoor Ali, Mohammad Adil Khan, and Mohammad Shahid in the custody of NIA until July 8, reports The Times of India. The tri
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On June 10, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh remanded three suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives identified as Syed Mamoor Ali, Mohammad Adil Khan, and Mohammad Shahid in the custody of NIA until July 8, reports The Times of India. The trio was arrested from Jabalpur by a Delhi NIA unit on May 26. SATP had earlier reported the arrest on May 28.
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June - 11 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) conducted a search operation at the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Muddasir Ahmad, in Dachhan region in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 11, reports Daily Excelsior. “There are five different cases against Mudassar Hussai
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) conducted a search operation at the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Muddasir Ahmad, in Dachhan region in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 11, reports Daily Excelsior. “There are five different cases against Mudassar Hussain. We sought a house search warrant from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court and carried out a search operation. The evidence was taken on record. If found in the investigation will definitely seize his properties”, officials stated.
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June - 12 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) submitted a charge sheet in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court on June 12, against a militant associate, identified as Sameer Ahmad Mohand, and two deceased militants, namely, Shafat Muzffar Sofi and Umar Nabi Teli, in a case re
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) submitted a charge sheet in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court on June 12, against a militant associate, identified as Sameer Ahmad Mohand, and two deceased militants, namely, Shafat Muzffar Sofi and Umar Nabi Teli, in a case related to Arms Act (AA) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
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June - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its second supplementary charge sheet against three accused in a case related to the abduction and murder of a civilian by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar in 2018, at an NIA special court in Patna District on June 13, report
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its second supplementary charge sheet against three accused in a case related to the abduction and murder of a civilian by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar in 2018, at an NIA special court in Patna District on June 13, reports latestly.com. The charge sheet has been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against Vinay Yadav alias Kamal alias Murad alias Guru ji, Naval Ji alias Naval Bhuiyan alias Arjun Bhuiyan and Jilebiya Yadav alias Vinay, all residents of Bihar, a NIA spokesperson said. The latest charge sheet comes just days after the NIA conducted widespread searches in Jharkhand and Bihar in connection with the case which was originally registered by Bihar Police on November 3, 2018, following the brutal murder of Naresh Singh Bhokta, who was abducted on November 2, 2018 and taken to a ‘jan adalat or kangaroo court’ where the top leadership of the CPI-Maoist issued instructions to their cadres to kill him after declaring him as a ‘police informer’. His body was found near Badhai Bigha village in the Madanpur Police Station area the same day. Nine accused have so far been arrested in the case, the investigation of which was taken over by the NIA on June 24, 2022. The agency had filed a supplementary charge sheet on February 25 against one of the accused.
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June - 13 
The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a show cause notice against Prime Minister (PM), Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and former PM, Baburam Bhattarai over the use of children in the 1996-2006 Maoist insurgency, reports The Kathmandu Post on June 14. A single bench of Justice Sapana Pradhan Mall
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The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a show cause notice against Prime Minister (PM), Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and former PM, Baburam Bhattarai over the use of children in the 1996-2006 Maoist insurgency, reports The Kathmandu Post on June 14. A single bench of Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla asked Dahal and Bhattarai, the then ‘supreme commander’ of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) combatants and the chief of "people's government," respectively, to furnish in writing whether they recruited child soldiers. "The defendants have 15 days to respond to the court," Bimal Poudel, the court spokesman, said. The bench also directed the court administration to give priority to the case in the hearing process. The court, however, refused to issue an interim order against Dahal and Bhattarai. The petitioners had demanded an interim order to recognise them as child combatants and provide them with reparation, compensation and justice. They also had demanded an order to suspend Dahal from his prime ministerial responsibilities until the final verdict.
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June - 14 
A zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) member of Pakur District in Jharkhand, identified as Hanjala Sheikh, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for creating unrest and having links with the Popular Front of India (PFI), daijiworld.com reported on June 15.
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A zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) member of Pakur District in Jharkhand, identified as Hanjala Sheikh, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for creating unrest and having links with the Popular Front of India (PFI), daijiworld.com reported on June 15.
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June - 14 
According to a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March 2023, the Bargari agitation in 2015 and the Nabha jailbreak in 2016 brought together North Indian gangsters and Khalistanis, reports The Tribune on June 15. The chargesheet reveals that this nexus, supported by Paki
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According to a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March 2023, the Bargari agitation in 2015 and the Nabha jailbreak in 2016 brought together North Indian gangsters and Khalistanis, reports The Tribune on June 15. The chargesheet reveals that this nexus, supported by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), engaged in high-profile targeted killings and smuggling of narcotics and weapons. The NIA highlights that Sikh radical, backed by pro-Khalistan elements abroad, used the Bargari protest as an opportunity to disturb peace and unity. Additionally, gangster Dharminder Singh alias Gugni supplied weapons to Hardeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh, who carried out targeted killings including Brigadier Jagdish Gagneja, Shiv Sena leaders, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain, along with some Dera Sachha Souda (DSS) followers.
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June - 15 
On June 15, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Srinagar Police produced a charge sheet against three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) militants, identified as Basit Ahmed Dar, Momin Gulzar Mir and Adil Ahmed Parray, before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Srinagar Distr
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On June 15, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Srinagar Police produced a charge sheet against three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) militants, identified as Basit Ahmed Dar, Momin Gulzar Mir and Adil Ahmed Parray, before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The militants were involved in an attack that took place on May 24, 2022, where a Police personnel was killed and his daughter injured. “One of the accused militants, namely, Adil Ahmed Parray, was killed in an encounter with Police at Sangam area of Srinagar District on June 12, 2022. The other two involved militants are still active and linked with proscribed militant outfit LeT/TRF,” officials stated. Additionally, a scooty bearing registration number JKO2CB-1268 used in the terrorist attack was also recovered by the Police.
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June - 21 
On June 21, the Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) informed a Pune court that it has made a Pakistani agent operating in the name of Zara Dasgupta who apparently honey-trapped Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar a co-accused in the case, reports The Hi
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On June 21, the Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) informed a Pune court that it has made a Pakistani agent operating in the name of Zara Dasgupta who apparently honey-trapped Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar a co-accused in the case, reports The Hindustan Times. ATS added the name “Zara Dasgupta” to the first information report (FIR) after the agent's Internet Protocol (IP) address was traced to Pakistan. Kurulkar was the director of one of the labs of the DRDO in Pune in Maharashtra when he was arrested by the ATS on May 3 on the charges of leaking confidential information to a woman Pakistani intelligence operative (PIO).
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June - 21 
National Investigation Court (NIA) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 21, issued proclamation notice against an A++ category terrorist, identified as Reyaz Ahmad Dar alias Peerbaba alias Khalid, in a case registered FIR No. 10/2023 in Tral Police Station in Pulwama District of J&K, reports Greater K
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National Investigation Court (NIA) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 21, issued proclamation notice against an A++ category terrorist, identified as Reyaz Ahmad Dar alias Peerbaba alias Khalid, in a case registered FIR No. 10/2023 in Tral Police Station in Pulwama District of J&K, reports Greater Kashmir.
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June - 22 
On June 22, Delhi's Patiala House Court remanded Sahul Hameed to judicial custody till July 6, who was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) from Madurai in Tamil Nadu in connection with a money laundering probe against the Popular Front of India (PFI), reports latestly.com. The accused wa
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On June 22, Delhi's Patiala House Court remanded Sahul Hameed to judicial custody till July 6, who was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) from Madurai in Tamil Nadu in connection with a money laundering probe against the Popular Front of India (PFI), reports latestly.com. The accused was arrested by the ED on June 9 and was deported from Singapore for allegedly arranging funds from various sources for the outfit.
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June - 22 
On June 22, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) was granted further custody of three suspected operatives of the Islamic State - Khorasan Province (ISKP) arrested on June 9-10, identified as Ubaid Nasir Mir, Sumeraben Malek and Zubair Ahmed Munshi till July 1, following a request by the agency, r
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On June 22, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) was granted further custody of three suspected operatives of the Islamic State - Khorasan Province (ISKP) arrested on June 9-10, identified as Ubaid Nasir Mir, Sumeraben Malek and Zubair Ahmed Munshi till July 1, following a request by the agency, reports The Indian Express.
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June - 24 
On June 24, a Dhaka Court put Shamin Mahfuz, ‘founder’ of militant group Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS), and his wife Naznin Sultana on a four-day and three-day remand respectively in a case lodged under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Dhaka city’s Demra Police Station, reports The Daily St
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On June 24, a Dhaka Court put Shamin Mahfuz, ‘founder’ of militant group Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS), and his wife Naznin Sultana on a four-day and three-day remand respectively in a case lodged under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Dhaka city’s Demra Police Station, reports The Daily Star. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate, Ahmed Humayun Kabir passed the order as Police produced the duo before the court and pleaded to place them on ten-day remand. The duo was earlier arrested on June 23, from Dhaka city.
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June - 25 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 25, sentenced four war criminals, identified as Mohammad Amzad Hossain Mollah, Wahab Mollah, Mohammad Mahtab Biswas and Mohammad Fasiar Rahman Mollah to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. A thre
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 25, sentenced four war criminals, identified as Mohammad Amzad Hossain Mollah, Wahab Mollah, Mohammad Mahtab Biswas and Mohammad Fasiar Rahman Mollah to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. A three-member bench of ICT, headed by its Chairman Justice Mohammad Shahinur Islam, passed the order. The other two members of the tribunal are Justice Mohammad Abu Ahmed Jamadar and Justice KM Hafizul Alam. At the time of the verdict, the only arrested accused in the case, Amjad, was present at the court. The other two convicts are absconding, and one of them, Nowsher Biswas has died.
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June - 28 
On June 28, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its first supplementary chargesheet at a NIA Special Court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, against 22-year-old Abhinav alias Gaurav Kumar alias Bittu from Aurangabad District in Bihar in the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) terror financing case f
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On June 28, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its first supplementary chargesheet at a NIA Special Court in Ranchi, Jharkhand, against 22-year-old Abhinav alias Gaurav Kumar alias Bittu from Aurangabad District in Bihar in the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) terror financing case for the revival of the outfit’s Magadh Zone of Bihar, reports NIA. NIA investigations revealed that Abhinav, a cadre of the CPI (Maoist), was arrested on January 3 and was part of the conspiracy to raise funds for the organisation. He was also found to have motivated ex-cadres of the CPI (Maoist) for the revival of the CPI (Maoist) in Magadh Zone and worked as a conduit between the outfit’s operatives and other stakeholders in Magadh Zone in Jharkhand and Bihar. The NIA had arrested three other accused, Tarun Kumar, Pradyuman Sharma, and Anandi Paswan, along with Abhinav, in the case and had charge-sheeted two accused on January 20.
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June - 30 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police on June 30, filed a charge sheet against Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar who is accused of providing confidential information to a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), reports The Print. The charg
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police on June 30, filed a charge sheet against Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar who is accused of providing confidential information to a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), reports The Print. The chargesheet contains charges under sections 3 (penalties for spying), 4 (communication with foreign agent) and 5 (wrongful communication) of the Official Secrets Act. It stated that Kurulkar passed sensitive information to a Pakistani agent operating under the name `Zara Dasgupta’.
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June - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 30, filed its first supplementary chargesheet against nine persons identified as Mohamed Shariq, Maaz Muneer Ahmed, Syed Yasin, Reeshaan Thajuddin Sheikh, Huzair Farhan Baig, Mazin Abdul Rahman, Nadeem Ahmed K.A., Zabiulla, and Nadeem Faizal N, all res
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 30, filed its first supplementary chargesheet against nine persons identified as Mohamed Shariq, Maaz Muneer Ahmed, Syed Yasin, Reeshaan Thajuddin Sheikh, Huzair Farhan Baig, Mazin Abdul Rahman, Nadeem Ahmed K.A., Zabiulla, and Nadeem Faizal N, all residents of Karnataka in the Islamic State (IS) conspiracy case in Shivamogga District in Karnataka, reports The Hindu. The accused had carried out a trial Impoverished Explosive Device (IED) blast in Shivamogga, besides reconnaissance of multiple places, and arson on property and vehicles to spread terror among the people, as part of an IS conspiracy to carry out acts of terror and violence in India and wage a war against India. The NIA said the accused had been tasked by their IS handler based abroad to pursue robotics courses and pick up skills to carry out terrorist attacks in the future in furtherance of the IS agenda for India. The NIA had filed the first chargesheet related to the case on March 16, 2023.
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July - 3 
The High Court ordered to accept the witnesses submitted by Ahmed Thahmeen, Folheyma, GA. Kondey, who is on trial for terror charges in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker, former president Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun Online on July 4. The Criminal
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The High Court ordered to accept the witnesses submitted by Ahmed Thahmeen, Folheyma, GA. Kondey, who is on trial for terror charges in connection to the 2021 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on Parliament speaker, former president Mohamed Nasheed, reports Sun Online on July 4. The Criminal Court had previously decided against granting Thahmeen the opportunity to submit witnesses after he failed to submit any during the allotted time. However, after he requested for a second chance, the opportunity was granted by Judge Soffath Habeeb. SATP has earlier reported the developments on May 11 and May 22.
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July - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 4, filed a chargesheet before the NIA court in Kolkata in West Bengal, against two Islamic State (IS) operatives identified as Mohammad Saddam alias Saddam Mallick alias Abdul Mallick and Abdul Rakib Qureshi for their involvement in promoting the IS’s
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 4, filed a chargesheet before the NIA court in Kolkata in West Bengal, against two Islamic State (IS) operatives identified as Mohammad Saddam alias Saddam Mallick alias Abdul Mallick and Abdul Rakib Qureshi for their involvement in promoting the IS’s terror activities, reports The Indian Express. The duo was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF)-Kolkata on January 6, for hatching a conspiracy against the Indian government by collecting arms, ammunition and explosives, and recruiting Muslim youths for carrying out terror acts for IS in India and abroad. A large quantity of incriminating material, used for propaganda and radicalisation on behalf of IS, was seized from the accused. NIA sources stated the duo used encrypted social media platforms for communication to evade detection by law enforcement agencies.
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July - 4 
The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 4, remanded the four Islamic State (IS) operatives, identified as Tabish Nasser Siddiqui, Zubair Noor Mohammed Shaikh alias Abu Nusaiba,Sharjeel Shaikh and Zulfikar Ali arrested from different locations in Maharashtra on July 3 in NIA cus
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The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 4, remanded the four Islamic State (IS) operatives, identified as Tabish Nasser Siddiqui, Zubair Noor Mohammed Shaikh alias Abu Nusaiba,Sharjeel Shaikh and Zulfikar Ali arrested from different locations in Maharashtra on July 3 in NIA custody till July 10, reports The Hindustan Times.
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July - 5 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 5, has attached the property in Amritsar District of Punjab, of two individuals, identified as, Bikramjit Singh alias Bikram Singh alias Vicky and Maninder Singh alias Mani under Section 25(1) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, after its designa
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 5, has attached the property in Amritsar District of Punjab, of two individuals, identified as, Bikramjit Singh alias Bikram Singh alias Vicky and Maninder Singh alias Mani under Section 25(1) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, after its designation as ‘proceeds of terrorism’, reports Hindustan Times. “The case relates to a conspiracy hatched by a narco terror module to smuggle large quantities of drugs into India from Pakistan. The drugs were being smuggled in the garb of rock salt imported from across the border,” the NIA said. The sale proceeds of the smuggled drugs were being used to create movable and immovable properties in Punjab, besides being channelised to fund terrorists of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Kashmir Valley, it added.
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July - 5 
The National Investigation Agency on July 5 filed its third supplementary chargesheet before a NIA special court in Patna in Bihar in a terror conspiracy case that stemmed from the seizure of high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from East Champaran District in Bihar, reports The Print. The
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The National Investigation Agency on July 5 filed its third supplementary chargesheet before a NIA special court in Patna in Bihar in a terror conspiracy case that stemmed from the seizure of high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from East Champaran District in Bihar, reports The Print. The chargesheet was filed against Sudhir Kushwaha, the kingpin in the case with links to Nepal and Bangladesh. An NIA spokesperson stated that the case was registered in 2015 and Kushwaha, who was arrested in January, had played a crucial role in the entire conspiracy. He had formed a gang to commit terrorist acts and had used the territory of India and Nepal for procurement, smuggling, and distribution of high-quality fake notes to damage the monetary stability and economic security of India. Investigations in the case led to the arrest of seven persons, who were chargesheeted over a four-year period from July 2016 to March 2019.
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July - 6 
The Supreme Court on July 6, sentenced four convicts identified as Mohammad Naushad, Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza, Mohammad Ali Bhatt alias Killey and Javed Ahmed Khan, in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast case in New Delhi to imprisonment for life without remission, saying their actions were in furthe
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The Supreme Court on July 6, sentenced four convicts identified as Mohammad Naushad, Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza, Mohammad Ali Bhatt alias Killey and Javed Ahmed Khan, in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast case in New Delhi to imprisonment for life without remission, saying their actions were in furtherance of an international conspiracy to cause disruptive activities in India, reports The Hindu. The court noted that the four convicts were “part of the plan for future blasts in the nation as well”. The explosion occurred on May 21, 1996 in the Lajpat Nagar market in New Delhi and took 13 lives and injured 38 people besides causing extensive damage to public and private property.
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July - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court of Delhi on July 10 convicted four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, namely, Danish Ansari, Aftab Alam, Imran Khan and Obaid-Ur-Rehman under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention (UAPA) Act, reports Greater Kashm
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court of Delhi on July 10 convicted four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, namely, Danish Ansari, Aftab Alam, Imran Khan and Obaid-Ur-Rehman under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention (UAPA) Act, reports Greater Kashmir. The Court convicted them for hatching a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the country by conducting terrorist attacks across the country.
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July - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case against Krishna Hansda alias Saurabh Da, a ‘regional commander’ of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), to probe an alleged conspiracy to extort ‘levy’ (extortion money) from businessmen and contractors in Jharkhand for organising viole
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case against Krishna Hansda alias Saurabh Da, a ‘regional commander’ of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist), to probe an alleged conspiracy to extort ‘levy’ (extortion money) from businessmen and contractors in Jharkhand for organising violent activities, reports Hindustan Times on July 11. The Maoists often collect ‘levy’ from contractors and businessmen engaged in developmental projects in Jharkhand, and invest the money in dubious shell companies to purchase arms and other logistics for operations against Security Forces (SFs). Hansda was arrested by Jharkhand Police on January 16 from Lucio Forest area in Dumri village in Giridih District, when he was travelling with an associate to allegedly collect ‘levy’. According to a first information report (FIR) filed by NIA on June 30, “a credible input was received by Jharkhand Police that a Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre of proscribed terrorist organisation CPI (Maoist) - Krishna Hansda alias Saurabh Da, regional commander of CPI (Maoist), along with his squad, had gathered in Lucio Forest area of Dumri police station, Giridih, to collect levy and carry out an untoward incident”. The agency said that Hansda was arrested while his associate managed to escape. A US-made pistol, six live rounds of 7.65 mm, INR 200,000 cash and Naxal literature were recovered from the Maoist, the agency added.
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July - 11 
The Calcutta High Court of West Bengal on July 11 granted conditional bail to Chhatradhar Mahto, former leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA), in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports jag
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The Calcutta High Court of West Bengal on July 11 granted conditional bail to Chhatradhar Mahto, former leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA), in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports jagran.com. The court, however, directed Mahto not to enter Purba (East) Medinipur, Paschim (West) Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, and Purulia districts, once Maoist strongholds. A division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Mohd. Shabbar Rashidi directed that Mahto be released on bail after furnishing a surety of INR 50,000 and two sureties of like amount. The bench also directed that Mahto shall appear before the trial court on every date of hearing until further orders and shall not in any way intimidate the witnesses or tamper with the evidence. Mahto has also been directed to appear before the Chief Investigating Officer of the NIA once a week until further orders. Mahto was arrested by the NIA on March 28, 2021, in connection with three cases from 2009, two of which were from Lalgarh and the third from Jhargram Police Station.
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July - 12 
Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Danish Ansari, Aftab Alam, Imran Khan, and Obaid-Ur-Rehman, are sentenced to 10 years in jail by a Delhi court in a case lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in September 2012, according to which the members of the IM, in association
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Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Danish Ansari, Aftab Alam, Imran Khan, and Obaid-Ur-Rehman, are sentenced to 10 years in jail by a Delhi court in a case lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in September 2012, according to which the members of the IM, in association with other sleeper cells, were conspiring to commit terror acts like bomb blasts at prominent places across India, reports Times of India on July 13. The NIA, in its multiple charge sheets filed in this case, maintained that the accused had support from their Pakistan-based operatives and associates and aimed to wage war against the Government of India (GoI). The judgement, however, paved the way for their release as they have already served as much time in jail.
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July - 13 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Kochi in Ernakulam District of Kerala on July 13, convicted six Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Sajil, Najeeb, M K Nasar, Najeeb, M K Noushad, P P Moideen Kunhu and P M Ayoob, for chopping off the right hand of college professor T.J
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Kochi in Ernakulam District of Kerala on July 13, convicted six Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Sajil, Najeeb, M K Nasar, Najeeb, M K Noushad, P P Moideen Kunhu and P M Ayoob, for chopping off the right hand of college professor T.J. Joseph on July 4, 2010 for allegedly defaming Prophet Mohammed, reports Times of India. The accused were charged with offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention (UAPA) Act, the Explosives Act (ESA) and relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for criminal conspiracy, grievous bodily harm with a deadly weapon and criminal intimidation. The court acquitted five accused due to lack of evidence. The NIA referred to the crime as "Taliban-style" and recommended life imprisonment for the accused individuals.
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July - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 13, filed a chargesheet in a NIA Special Court in Imphal in Manipur against three persons, including a Myanmar national, in a case of extortion by members of banned terror outfits in Manipur, reports NIA. The chargesheet was filed against the three cad
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 13, filed a chargesheet in a NIA Special Court in Imphal in Manipur against three persons, including a Myanmar national, in a case of extortion by members of banned terror outfits in Manipur, reports NIA. The chargesheet was filed against the three cadres of the proscribed terrorist organisations, namely People’s Revolutionary Army, Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) among others. The accused has been identified as Deepak Sharma (38) alias Khinmaung of Myanmar, Suraj Jasiwal (33) and Shaikhom Bruce Meetei (38) of Manipur. Investigations revealed that the accused had been collecting funds through extortion calls to the people in Imphal and the valley areas with the intention to further the activities of these terrorist organizations.
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July - 13 
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 13 sentenced three Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Sajil, Nasar, and Najeeb, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of INR 50,000 under Section 20 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in the Kera
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The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 13 sentenced three Popular Front of India (PFI) operatives, identified as Sajil, Nasar, and Najeeb, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of INR 50,000 under Section 20 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in the Kerala professor hand-chopping case of 2010, reports The Hindu. Three others, namely, M.K. Noushad, P.P. Moideen Kunhu, and P.M. Ayoob were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of terms varying from three years to six months and INR 10,000 fine.
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July - 16 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property belonging to Arif Abubakar Shaikh, alias Arif Bhaijaan, a key accused in a terror funding case associated with fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, reports Indian Express on July 17. The property, located in Gaurav Green Row House
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property belonging to Arif Abubakar Shaikh, alias Arif Bhaijaan, a key accused in a terror funding case associated with fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, reports Indian Express on July 17. The property, located in Gaurav Green Row House Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd on Mira Road in Maharashtra, has been classified as 'proceeds of terrorism' under section 25 (1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The accused was apprehended by the agency in 2022 in relation to a case involving individuals connected to the criminal network of Dawood Ibrahim, commonly referred to as the D-Company.
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July - 18 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 18, attached a poultry farm in Julwaniya village in Ratlam District of Madhya Pradesh, that was allegedly being used by operatives of ISIS-inspired terror group 'Sufa', for radicalization and training in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), reports
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 18, attached a poultry farm in Julwaniya village in Ratlam District of Madhya Pradesh, that was allegedly being used by operatives of ISIS-inspired terror group 'Sufa', for radicalization and training in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), reports Indian Express. The property, owned by arrested accused, namely, Imran Khan was attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) due to its involvement in a conspiracy to commit acts of terror in Rajasthan. Investigations revealed that 'Sufa' drew inspiration from ISIS and actively recruited local youth to participate in their terror activities.
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July - 18 
Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) ordered security to be provided to a Hindu organisation leader, who sought protection from the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), reports Indian Express on July 19. The petitioner claimed that KLF had threatened him by sending a letter (dated February 6, 2022) follo
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Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) ordered security to be provided to a Hindu organisation leader, who sought protection from the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), reports Indian Express on July 19. The petitioner claimed that KLF had threatened him by sending a letter (dated February 6, 2022) following which he moved HC seeking protection of life and liberty from the separatist organisation. The court ruled that the man should receive security if there is a genuine threat, but he must refrain from attending public functions, weddings, parties, and avoid unnecessary roaming in the area to protect his life.
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July - 19 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 19, filed charge sheet against two accused, identified as arrested accused Akash Solanki and absconding Pakistani operative Meer Balaj Khan, in Indian Navy espionage case, reports The Hindu. Along with other Pakistan Intelligence agents, they were involved
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 19, filed charge sheet against two accused, identified as arrested accused Akash Solanki and absconding Pakistani operative Meer Balaj Khan, in Indian Navy espionage case, reports The Hindu. Along with other Pakistan Intelligence agents, they were involved in the espionage racket in which sensitive information pertaining to the Indian Navy was allegedly leaked as part of an anti-India conspiracy. Investigations revealed that naval dockyard apprentice Akash Solanki allegedly leaked classified Indian Navy information to a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative, 'Aditi Chouhan', and others. NIA investigations also found that he received monetary compensation from another suspected Pakistani operative, Meer Balaj Khan, through crypto channels.
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July - 20 
On July 20, four war criminals, identified as Abdul Mannan Howlader, Ashraf Ali alias Asrab Ali Howlader, Mohammadd Moharaj Howlader alias Hatkata Moharaj and Mohammad Nurul Amin Howlader, were sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Pirojpur District (Barisal Division) for
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On July 20, four war criminals, identified as Abdul Mannan Howlader, Ashraf Ali alias Asrab Ali Howlader, Mohammadd Moharaj Howlader alias Hatkata Moharaj and Mohammad Nurul Amin Howlader, were sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Pirojpur District (Barisal Division) for their crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star.
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July - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 22, filed charge sheet against three gangsters-turned-Khalistani leaders, identified as Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala and Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa, who operate from Pakistan and Canada, and six others linked
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 22, filed charge sheet against three gangsters-turned-Khalistani leaders, identified as Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala and Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa, who operate from Pakistan and Canada, and six others linked with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), namely, Harjot Singh, Kashmir Singh Galwaddi, Tarsem Singh, Gurjant Singh, Deepak Ranga and Lucky Khokhar alias Denis (both arrested), in cases relating to the nexus between gangsters, terrorists and drug smugglers active in north India, reports Times of India. The NIA revealed that they were sending money to India through Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) to fund their terror activities. “They (Rinda, Landa and Dala) have close contacts with drug smugglers and Khalistani operatives in Pakistan and other countries. Through this complex network of operatives based abroad, they have been recruiting, motivating and handling their associates in India to carry out terrorist activities, extortion and cross-border smuggling of weapons and drugs into India. They also have linkages with major gangs operating in North India, including local gangsters, organized criminal syndicates and networks,” the NIA said.
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July - 24 
Supreme Court (SC) of India has rejected a plea filed by the Government of West Bengal, challenging the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) probe into six instances of arson and violence during the Ram Navami procession in March and April 2023, in West Bengal, reports Hindustan times on July 25. T
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Supreme Court (SC) of India has rejected a plea filed by the Government of West Bengal, challenging the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) probe into six instances of arson and violence during the Ram Navami procession in March and April 2023, in West Bengal, reports Hindustan times on July 25. The court upheld the NIA's jurisdiction, stating that the state had not challenged the Centre's notification handing over the investigation to NIA. The court also clarified that its observations are confined to the question of NIA's jurisdiction and not the merits of each case.
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July - 25 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court issues non-bailable warrant against Basit Ahmad Dar, an active terrorist of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) who had been evading arrest, reports Daily Excelsior on July 26. The statement said that the case pertains to the killing of two
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court issues non-bailable warrant against Basit Ahmad Dar, an active terrorist of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) who had been evading arrest, reports Daily Excelsior on July 26. The statement said that the case pertains to the killing of two non-local labourers in October 2021 at Laram Gangi Pora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
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July - 26 
A Special Court discharged three accused including two suspected top leaders of state Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] movement from a case registered against them for their alleged involvement in Naxal activities and waging war against the state and the central government, as there were no material
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A Special Court discharged three accused including two suspected top leaders of state Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] movement from a case registered against them for their alleged involvement in Naxal activities and waging war against the state and the central government, as there were no materials to frame charges, reports The New Indian Express on July 27. BG Krishnamurthy alias Bhaskar (35), accused No.3, of Chikkamagaluru District, Hosagadde Prabha alias Nethra (24), accused No.6, of Shivamogga District and Savithri alias Usha (18), accused No.10, of Chikkamagaluru District, who are now in rehabilitation centre and judicial custody, are discharged from the offences. Judge Gangadhara CM said there is no grave suspicion about their involvement in any unlawful activity and therefore, this court cannot frame a charge against them for the offence under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The court observed that except for the voluntary statement of Ramesh, accused No.1, the investigation officer has not collected any evidence to show that a meeting was held at Malappuram. Reportedly, the three accused were booked for allegedly attending a meeting at Malappuram in Kerala in May 2016 to plan to carry out Naxal activities in western ghats and to conspire to attack Policemen in September later in the same year.
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July - 26 
On July 26, a Munshiganj court placed three Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS) operatives, including Amir (chief) Mohammad Anisur Rahman alias Mahmud, Kazi Siraj Uddin alias Siraj, and Mahfuzur Rahman Bijoy alias Babul, on a five-day remand, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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On July 26, a Munshiganj court placed three Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS) operatives, including Amir (chief) Mohammad Anisur Rahman alias Mahmud, Kazi Siraj Uddin alias Siraj, and Mahfuzur Rahman Bijoy alias Babul, on a five-day remand, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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July - 28 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 28, issued proclamation orders against two active militants, identified as Yawar Bashir Dar and Irfan Yaqoob Lone, in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the instructions of State Investigative Unit (SIU), reports Daily Excelsior. They are
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on July 28, issued proclamation orders against two active militants, identified as Yawar Bashir Dar and Irfan Yaqoob Lone, in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the instructions of State Investigative Unit (SIU), reports Daily Excelsior. They are involved in a militancy case {FIR No. 51/2022 U/S 302 Indian Penal Code (IPC), 3/4 Explosive Substance Act (ESA) 16, 18, 20, 38 Unlawful Activities Prevention (UAPA) Act} registered in Qaimoh Police Station in Kulgam.
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July - 31 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in New Delhi has declared six gangster-turned-terrorist operatives, identified as, Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge, Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa, Pakistan-based Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, La
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in New Delhi has declared six gangster-turned-terrorist operatives, identified as, Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge, Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa, Pakistan-based Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Lakhbir Singh Rode and Wadhawa Singh Babbar, as Proclaimed Offenders (PO), reports NIA on August 1. The accused are associated with pro-Khalistan terrorist organizations, such as Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), Babbar Khalsa International (BKL), International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) etc, and involved in smuggling terrorist hardware and engaging in criminal activities in India. They were also involved in recruitment of terrorist cadres in India and raising funds for proscribed organizations.
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August - 4 
Four persons, identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar alias Shola, Riyaz Ahmad Rather, Tausseef Ahmad Khambay, and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind, have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior on August 5.
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Four persons, identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar alias Shola, Riyaz Ahmad Rather, Tausseef Ahmad Khambay, and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind, have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior on August 5.
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August - 10 
A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin 26/11 terror accused, Tahawwur Rana, paving way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his role in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, The Indian Expr
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A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin 26/11 terror accused, Tahawwur Rana, paving way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his role in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, The Indian Express reports on August 19. “Court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s petition for writ of habeas corpus by a separate order,” Judge Dale S Fischer, US District Judge, Central District of California, wrote in his order on August 10. However, Rana has filed an appeal against the order and sought a stay on his extradition till the time his appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court is heard. Rana faces charges for his role in 26/11 and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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August - 14 
A Delhi court has sought response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail applications of three suspected operatives of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), identified as Mohammad Ilias, Mohammad Perwez Ahmed and Abdul Muqeet in a money laundering case related to suspected terror activ
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A Delhi court has sought response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail applications of three suspected operatives of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), identified as Mohammad Ilias, Mohammad Perwez Ahmed and Abdul Muqeet in a money laundering case related to suspected terror activities, PTI reports on August 15. The judge directed the central probe agency to file reply to Ahmed's plea by August 24 and to other two applications moved by Ilias and Muqeet by August 26.
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August - 18 
A special court in Mumbai on August 18, extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of Shamil Saquib Nachan who was arrested in the Pune (Maharashtra) Islamic State (IS) module case, till August 23, 2023, reports India Today. Nachan was earlier arrested on August 11. The NIA sought exte
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A special court in Mumbai on August 18, extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of Shamil Saquib Nachan who was arrested in the Pune (Maharashtra) Islamic State (IS) module case, till August 23, 2023, reports India Today. Nachan was earlier arrested on August 11. The NIA sought extended custody of Nachan till August 28, claiming that it had seized incriminating material from his residence in Thane and that the material exposed the conspiracy of Nachan and the other accused to spread terror and cause disruption in the country. The NIA said the accused were all members of the IS sleeper module.
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August - 18 
On August 18, Ninth Circuit Court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reports indiatvnews.com. Rana, has appealed before Court the against order by a U
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On August 18, Ninth Circuit Court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reports indiatvnews.com. Rana, has appealed before Court the against order by a US District Court in the Central District of California that denied the writ of habeas corpus. “The extradition of Rana to India has stayed pending the conclusion of his appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,” Judge Fischer said in the order issued on August 18. In doing so the judge overrode the government’s recommendations that there should be no stay on Rana’s extradition.
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August - 18 
On August 18, the District Court of Tarn Taran in Punjab sent operatives of the terror module run by Gurdev Singh alias Jaisel from the Czech Republic, identified as Ashmpreet Singh, Sukhmanpreet, and Pardeep Singh to judicial custody, reports The Tribune. The module was linked with the Canada-based
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On August 18, the District Court of Tarn Taran in Punjab sent operatives of the terror module run by Gurdev Singh alias Jaisel from the Czech Republic, identified as Ashmpreet Singh, Sukhmanpreet, and Pardeep Singh to judicial custody, reports The Tribune. The module was linked with the Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Satbir Singh alias Satta.
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August - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Patna, Bihar on August 19, sentenced a key accused, identified as Raisuddin, in the East Champaran, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), case to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI), along with fine of INR 5,000, reports The Pioneer. Raisuddin, has b
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Patna, Bihar on August 19, sentenced a key accused, identified as Raisuddin, in the East Champaran, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), case to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI), along with fine of INR 5,000, reports The Pioneer. Raisuddin, has been sentenced to imprisonment under section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), with similar quantum of sentence and fine also awarded respectively under Section 489B of IPC and relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-UAPA. All the sentences will run concurrently, the NIA said in a statement on August 20. He is the fifth person to have been convicted and sentenced in this case.
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August - 23 
A Dhaka court on August 23, framed charges against 96 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir (JeI-ICS) in a case filed over burning vehicles and preventing Police personnel from discharging their duties in 2012, reports The Daily Star. JeI ameer (chief) Shafiqur Rahman an
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A Dhaka court on August 23, framed charges against 96 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir (JeI-ICS) in a case filed over burning vehicles and preventing Police personnel from discharging their duties in 2012, reports The Daily Star. JeI ameer (chief) Shafiqur Rahman and Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, a former lawmaker from Khulna-5, are among the accused. Shafiqur Rahman and Golam Parwar, now in jail, and 78 others, who are on bail, pleaded not guilty to the changes and demanded justice after Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohamadd Saiful Islam read out the charges to them.
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August - 24 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Delhi on August 24, sentenced two men, identified as Abdullah Basith and Abdul Qadir to five years imprisonment for promoting activities of proscribed Islamic State (IS), in the country, reports NDTV. Basith and Qadir were arrested on August 12, 2
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Delhi on August 24, sentenced two men, identified as Abdullah Basith and Abdul Qadir to five years imprisonment for promoting activities of proscribed Islamic State (IS), in the country, reports NDTV. Basith and Qadir were arrested on August 12, 2018 for their affiliation with the IS and for furthering its violent anti-India agenda through the IS Abu Dhabi module. The NIA Special Court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-UAPA, and Explosive Substances Act.
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August - 26 
A 31-year-old Pakistani doctor, Dr Muhammad Masood, living in the United States (US), was sentenced to 18 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to terrorist outfit Islamic State (IS), The Express Tribune reported on August 27. Dr Muhamm
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A 31-year-old Pakistani doctor, Dr Muhammad Masood, living in the United States (US), was sentenced to 18 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to terrorist outfit Islamic State (IS), The Express Tribune reported on August 27. Dr Muhammad Masood, who worked at a research clinic in Rochester and arrested at an airport in March 2020, was convicted by a court in the state of Minnesota. Dr Masood pleaded guilty on August 16, 2022 to attempting to provide material support to IS. A US Justice Department press release read that Dr Masood made multiple statements about his desire to join Islamic State. He also pledged his allegiance to the terrorist outfit and its leader. The doctor expressed his desire to conduct “lone wolf” terrorist attacks in the US. Giving details, the press release stated that on February 21, 2020, Dr Masood bought a plane ticket from Chicago, Illinois, to Amman, Jordan, and from there planned to travel to Syria. On March 16, 2020, Dr Masood’s travel plans changed because Jordan closed its borders to incoming travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Masood then agreed to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to meet up with an individual, who he believed would assist him with travel via cargo ship to deliver him to Islamic State territory. On March 19, 2020, Dr Masood travelled from Rochester to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to board a flight bound for Los Angeles, California. Upon arrival at the airport, Dr Masood checked in for his flight and was subsequently arrested.
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August - 28 
On August 28, a Chattogram court framed charges against 15 operatives of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB), including an expatriate, in connection with a case filed over the bomb blast at a traffic police box in the city's Sholoshahar Gate-2 area on February 28, 2020, reports The Daily S
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On August 28, a Chattogram court framed charges against 15 operatives of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB), including an expatriate, in connection with a case filed over the bomb blast at a traffic police box in the city's Sholoshahar Gate-2 area on February 28, 2020, reports The Daily Star. Five men, including two SFs, were injured in this blast. 14 of the accused have been identified as Mohammad Saifullah, Mohammad Emran, Mohammad Alauddin, Mohidul Alam, Mohammad Jahir Uddin, Mohammad Moinuddin, Mohammad Rahmat Ullah, Mohammad Shahed Hossen, Mohammad Selim, Abdullah Al Noman, Abdul Khaiyum, Kaisar Uddin, Mohammad Morshedul Alam, and UAE expatriate Mohammad Shahjahan. The Public Prosecutor of the tribunal, Advocate Rubel Pal, said, "Among the 15 accused, 13 were present in court. Two accused are out on bail in the case from the High Court. " After the hearing, 11 Neo-JMB men were sent to jail," he added.
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August - 29 
On August 29, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary chargesheet against two operatives of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) identified as Akbar Ali and Abul Kalam Azad operating from Assam, reports The Indian Express. The case was initially registered by Assam Police on March 4, 2
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On August 29, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary chargesheet against two operatives of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) identified as Akbar Ali and Abul Kalam Azad operating from Assam, reports The Indian Express. The case was initially registered by Assam Police on March 4, 2022, and was taken over by the NIA on March 22 2022. An NIA statement said, “The supplementary charge sheet has been filed against Akbar Ali and Abul Kalam Azad who were arrested on April 5. They were part of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) based in Assam’s Barpeta which was led by Bangladeshi national Saiful Islam who operated under the cover of an Arabic teacher at ‘Shaikhul Hind Mahmadul Hasan Jamiul Huda Islamic Academy’ and Imam at the Dhakaliapara Masjid, officials said. The agency is on the trail of Bangladeshi handlers of the module. The two accuse had conspired with the other accused to instigate and promote terrorist activities as part of an active terror module affiliated to the proscribed terrorist organisation, Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub-Continent (AQIS).”
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August - 30 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Mohali ordered the attachment of the property of Varinder Singh Chahal an operative of Khalistan Liberation Force (KFL) and a key accused in a 2019 case of seizure of narcotics, in Devidaspura Village of Amritsar District in Punjab, reports the Hi
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Mohali ordered the attachment of the property of Varinder Singh Chahal an operative of Khalistan Liberation Force (KFL) and a key accused in a 2019 case of seizure of narcotics, in Devidaspura Village of Amritsar District in Punjab, reports the Hindu on August 31. The NIA in an official statement said Varinder Singh Chahal’s property — 24 kanals, 14 marlas and four sarsai — at Devidaspura village under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on August 30. It is alleged Chahal collected heroin consignments from Kashmiri drug dealers on the directions of Hakimzada and Harmeet Singh alias PhD as part of a KLF narco-terror module.
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September - 1 
On September 1, the Court convicted a terrorist associate of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) identified as Shahid Fayaz Tarray under Section 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), and penalised him to pay a fine of INR 0.1 million, reports Greater Kashmir. A case FIR No. 33/2019 was reg
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On September 1, the Court convicted a terrorist associate of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) identified as Shahid Fayaz Tarray under Section 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), and penalised him to pay a fine of INR 0.1 million, reports Greater Kashmir. A case FIR No. 33/2019 was registered for the associate for carrying out terrorist acts, motivating youth to join terror ranks, and organised terror modules to pay every possible help to strengthen the terror web in the region in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), says Police.
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September - 3 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow has found two people, identified as Atif Muzaffar and Mohammad Faisal Khan, guilty of killing, Ram Babu Shukla a retired school principal of Swami Atmaprakash Brahmchari Junior High School in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on October 24, 2
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow has found two people, identified as Atif Muzaffar and Mohammad Faisal Khan, guilty of killing, Ram Babu Shukla a retired school principal of Swami Atmaprakash Brahmchari Junior High School in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on October 24, 2016, as part of a conspiracy by Islamic State (IS) terror group to spread fear and terror among the people, news18.com reports on September 4. The quantum of sentence against the accused will be pronounced on September 11, 2023. The Special NIA Court held the accused guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Arms Act.
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September - 4 
On September 4, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) issued proclamation orders against four terrorists identified as Owais Feroz Mir, Gowhar Manzoor Wani, Mubashir Ahmad Dar, and Feroz Ahmad Ganie, reports Greater Kashmir.
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On September 4, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) issued proclamation orders against four terrorists identified as Owais Feroz Mir, Gowhar Manzoor Wani, Mubashir Ahmad Dar, and Feroz Ahmad Ganie, reports Greater Kashmir.
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September - 6 
On September 6, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court at Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issued a proclamation notice against an active militant identified as Aaqib Ahmad Shergojri, reports Daily Excelsior. This action followed a request from District Police Budgam, stating the a
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On September 6, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court at Budgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issued a proclamation notice against an active militant identified as Aaqib Ahmad Shergojri, reports Daily Excelsior. This action followed a request from District Police Budgam, stating the accused was involved in a case under Section 20, 38 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and notices were posted at various locations, including his residence, requiring him to appear before the trial court by October 3, 2023.
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September - 13 
A Division Bench (DB) of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court (HC) upheld the life imprisonment of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant identified as Abdul Hameed Teeli, reports Daily Excelsior on September 14. The prosecution had accused Teeli and Rafiq Ahmed Wani (another HM militant killed in
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A Division Bench (DB) of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court (HC) upheld the life imprisonment of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant identified as Abdul Hameed Teeli, reports Daily Excelsior on September 14. The prosecution had accused Teeli and Rafiq Ahmed Wani (another HM militant killed in an encounter with security forces on September 9, 2002) of entering Nazir Ahmed Wagay's (the victim) house and fatally shooting him in 2002. The report said the court found the accused guilty, confirming his conviction and sentence.
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September - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Panchkula District of Haryana, confirmed the forfeiture of assets belonging to four associates (name unspecified) of the banned Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda, deemed as "proceeds of terrorism" under Section 26 of the Unlawfu
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Panchkula District of Haryana, confirmed the forfeiture of assets belonging to four associates (name unspecified) of the banned Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda, deemed as "proceeds of terrorism" under Section 26 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, alongside INR 7,80,000 in cash and a Toyota Innova car, reports The Tribune on September 15.
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September - 14 
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Lucknow, on September 14, pronounced a death sentence to two terror accused Atif Muzaffar (29) and Mohammed Faisal Khan (30) associated with the Islamic State (IS), reports The New Indian Express. The two were held guilty of killing a r
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The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Lucknow, on September 14, pronounced a death sentence to two terror accused Atif Muzaffar (29) and Mohammed Faisal Khan (30) associated with the Islamic State (IS), reports The New Indian Express. The two were held guilty of killing a retired school principal Ram Babu Shukla in fulfilment and furtherance of the IS agenda by spreading fear and terror among the people. The special court also issued a penalty of INR 5,00,000 on both the accused. The two accused were booked and tried under sections of IPC 302 (murder), 120 B (criminal conspiracy), along with sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Both Atif and Faisal were also named in the terror attack case related to the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train on March 7, 2017, leaving scores of passengers on board injured.
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September - 18 
The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on September 18, rejected the bail plea of gangster Chhota Shakeel’s close relative Mohammed Salim Iqbal Qureshi alias Salim Fruit, reports Hindustan Times. Qureshi was arrested in August, 2022 for suspectedly having played an active role in exto
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The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on September 18, rejected the bail plea of gangster Chhota Shakeel’s close relative Mohammed Salim Iqbal Qureshi alias Salim Fruit, reports Hindustan Times. Qureshi was arrested in August, 2022 for suspectedly having played an active role in extorting huge amounts of money in Shakeel’s name from property dealings and dispute settlements for raising terror funds in furtherance of terrorist activities of the Dawood Ibrahim gang. NIA on February 3, 2022, registered a case against Dawood Ibrahim, his brother Anees Ibrahim and their close aide Shakeel Babu Shaikh aka Chhota Shakeel among others for their suspected involvement in arms smuggling, narco-terrorism, money laundering, circulation of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) and unauthorised possession or involvement in the acquisition of assets for raising terror funds and working in active collaboration with international terrorist organisations like Lashkar-e-TOiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Al Qaeda.
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September - 19 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 19 indicted two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) cadres for terror financing and jailed them for a period of 6 years and 6 months, reports The Khorasan Diary. The cadres were apprehended by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) f
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 19 indicted two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) cadres for terror financing and jailed them for a period of 6 years and 6 months, reports The Khorasan Diary. The cadres were apprehended by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) from Mardan while collecting funds for JeM.
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September - 20 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Bengaluru (Karnataka) on September 20, held two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants from West Bengal, guilty of carrying out terror-related activities in and around Bengaluru, and sentenced them to seven-year rigorous imprisonment wi
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Bengaluru (Karnataka) on September 20, held two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants from West Bengal, guilty of carrying out terror-related activities in and around Bengaluru, and sentenced them to seven-year rigorous imprisonment with fines, reports The Times of India. The convicted are Asif Iqbal alias Nadeem alias Faisal alias Kasim, of Laxmijola village in Murshidabad District and Mohammed Dilwar Hossain alias Umar alias Arman alias Ali Hasan alias Nurul Hasan, of Dakshin Deoyan Tola in Malda District of West Bengal. The special court has so far convicted 10 men from West Bengal for their terror activities in the 2018 case that was investigated and chargesheeted by NIA. Of the 12 accused, one is at large and another is in Kolkata prison, facing trial in other cases.
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September - 24 
On September 24, Abdulla Ali Manik was found guilty of the charges raised against him in connection to the terror attack on Parliament Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed on May 6, 2021 and sentenced to five years in prison by the Criminal Court, reports Sun Online. Ali Manik was arrested i
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On September 24, Abdulla Ali Manik was found guilty of the charges raised against him in connection to the terror attack on Parliament Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed on May 6, 2021 and sentenced to five years in prison by the Criminal Court, reports Sun Online. Ali Manik was arrested in connection to the case on May 18, 2021. He was charged with supporting a terrorist organization under Article 16-1 (b) of the Counter-Terrorism Act with reference to Article 16-1 (a) (1).
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September - 25 
On September 25, the Mumbai Crime Branch has filed a 405 pages fifth supplementary charge sheet against Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror attack in UAPA Court in Mumbai, reports mid-day.com. Rana is currently incarcera
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On September 25, the Mumbai Crime Branch has filed a 405 pages fifth supplementary charge sheet against Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror attack in UAPA Court in Mumbai, reports mid-day.com. Rana is currently incarcerated in a Los Angeles jail, and awaits extradition. Earlier, in June 2020 the Indian Government submitted a detailed dossier to the US and it was supported by the Joe Biden administration. The evidence indicates Rana's active participation as a co-conspirator in the attacks during his presence in India from November 11 to November 21, 2008. On November 20 and 21, 2008, Rana was confirmed to be in Mumbai, staying at a hotel in Powai, and these details are now included in the charge sheet. The officials have said that few days before the attacks he left India via Dubai and travelled to Beijing. Throughout the investigation, the crime branch identified 14-15 crucial witnesses whose statements are also part of the charge sheet.
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September - 25 
On September 25, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court rejected bail to 10 leaders of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and Hurriyat Conference who were previously booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, reports Daily Excelsior. The accused persons include Firdous Ahmad Shah
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On September 25, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court rejected bail to 10 leaders of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and Hurriyat Conference who were previously booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, reports Daily Excelsior. The accused persons include Firdous Ahmad Shah, Jahangir Ahmad Bhat, Saheel alias Suhail Ahmad Mir, Khursheed Ahmad Bhat, Syed Rehman Shams alias Shams-u-din Rehmani, Sajad Hussain Gul, Mohammad Rafiq Pahloo alias Salim Nanaji, Gh. Hassan Parray alias Firdousi, Mohammed Yaseen Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Dar, said the report.
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September - 29 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 29, filed a chargesheet in a NIA special court in Kochi in Ernakulam District of Kerala, against the sole accused identified as Sharukh Saifi, in the Kerala train arson case of April 2, 2023 in which three passengers, including a child, were killed an
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 29, filed a chargesheet in a NIA special court in Kochi in Ernakulam District of Kerala, against the sole accused identified as Sharukh Saifi, in the Kerala train arson case of April 2, 2023 in which three passengers, including a child, were killed and nine others injured, reports The Indian Express. NIA investigations revealed that Saifi had chosen Kerala for the act involving terror and arson as he wanted to commit the act in a location where he would not be recognised. He had intended to return to normal life after the commission of the act, aimed at creating terror in the minds of the general public.
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September - 29 
On September 29, Gangster Sachin Bishnoi alias Sachin Thapan, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was remanded to Punjab Police custody till October 6 by a court in Mansa District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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On September 29, Gangster Sachin Bishnoi alias Sachin Thapan, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was remanded to Punjab Police custody till October 6 by a court in Mansa District of Punjab, reports The Tribune.
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October - 9 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on October 9, sentenced two citizens of Bangladesh, identified as Ripen Hussain alias Rubel and Mohmmad Hasan Ali, to five years' imprisonment for harbouring terrorists of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), reports NDTV. They are sentenced und
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on October 9, sentenced two citizens of Bangladesh, identified as Ripen Hussain alias Rubel and Mohmmad Hasan Ali, to five years' imprisonment for harbouring terrorists of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), reports NDTV. They are sentenced under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Foreigners Act. NIA had filed charge sheets against all the arrested accused in September, 2018. The Maharashtra Police had initially registered a case on March 16, 2018, on inputs that several Bangladeshi nationals were staying in Pune without valid documents and were involved in abetting and aiding members of the ABT.
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October - 11 
On October 11, A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi sent Seiminlun Gangte, to 30 days’ judicial custody in connection with the case of transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh-based terror outfits to wage war against India by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur,
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On October 11, A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Delhi sent Seiminlun Gangte, to 30 days’ judicial custody in connection with the case of transnational conspiracy by Myanmar and Bangladesh-based terror outfits to wage war against India by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Earlier SATP had reported the arrest of Seiminlun Gangte on September 30.
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October - 11 
On October 11, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court ordered the confiscation of land belonging to designated terrorist and chief of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), Lakhbir Singh alias Rode (nephew of Jarnail Singh Bhindrawala) in Kothe Gurupura Village in Baghapurana tehsil (reven
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On October 11, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court ordered the confiscation of land belonging to designated terrorist and chief of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), Lakhbir Singh alias Rode (nephew of Jarnail Singh Bhindrawala) in Kothe Gurupura Village in Baghapurana tehsil (revenue unit) of Moga District in Punjab, reports The Hindustan Times. Lakhbir Singh, who was listed as an “individual terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), had fled to Pakistan around 1996. The NIA is investigating six terror-related cases against him from 2021-23, added the report.
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October - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet in a court in Karnataka against two persons, for suspectedly raising funds for furthering the activities of Pakistan-based terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hindustan Times reports on October 11. A case has been registered
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet in a court in Karnataka against two persons, for suspectedly raising funds for furthering the activities of Pakistan-based terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hindustan Times reports on October 11. A case has been registered against the accused Mohammad Arif (42) of Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh who was working as a French translator in Bengaluru and Hamraz Worshid Shaikh (27) of Maharashtra's Thane. In furtherance of a conspiracy with a Syria-based online handler of TTP, both the accused identified gullible Muslim youths in India and attempted to radicalise and recruit them by propagating the ideology of the banned outfit, an official said.
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October - 12 
On October 12, Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in former Chief Miniter (CM) of Punjab Beant Singh’s assassination (on August 31, 1995) case, was produced in a local court through video-conferencing in terror and sedition-related cases, reports The Tribune. Statements related to evidence were also rec
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On October 12, Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in former Chief Miniter (CM) of Punjab Beant Singh’s assassination (on August 31, 1995) case, was produced in a local court through video-conferencing in terror and sedition-related cases, reports The Tribune. Statements related to evidence were also recorded. The next hearing is on October 26, added the report. Beant Singh was assassinated by extremists to avenge the actions he took to curb terrorism and insurgency in Punjab throughout his duration in office.
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October - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 12 suspects in connection with the 2019 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on Security Forces (SFs), in which six Maoists and one civilian were killed near Tiriya village in Chhattisgarh, reports newsroomodisha.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 12 suspects in connection with the 2019 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on Security Forces (SFs), in which six Maoists and one civilian were killed near Tiriya village in Chhattisgarh, reports newsroomodisha.com on October 14. The accused have been slapped with charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Arms Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in the charge sheet which was filed on October 13. In a statement issued by NIA on October 14, it said that the investigation unveiled a sinister plot by a group of Maoist cadres, led by senior figures including Sanju, Laxman Nag, Dashri Kawasi, Dubasi Shankar, Jalamuri Srinu Babu, Vijayalaxmi, Ramesh Kunjami, and others, who conspired to execute this violent act. The assailants, armed with sophisticated weaponry, targeted combined teams from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), State Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that were engaged in a search operation near Tiriya Village in Jagdalpur city in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 28, 2019.
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