Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Indian Mujahideen Operatives
Delhi High Court rejects bail plea of two Indian Mujahideen members
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi High Court has rejected bail for Mohd Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar, members of the banned Indian Mujahideen, citing their active roles in terrorism and connections to the group's leadership in India and Pakistan. The court emphasized the serious nature of the materials seized, which included explosives and electronic devices.
- 01Delhi High Court denied bail to two Indian Mujahideen members.
- 02The court cited their active involvement in terrorism and connections to leadership in Pakistan.
- 03Seized materials included explosives and electronic devices capable of causing significant harm.
- 04The court found no grounds for bail despite arguments of parity with other co-accused.
- 05Both men have been in custody since March 2014 under anti-terror laws.
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The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail applications of Mohd Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar, both accused members of the Indian Mujahideen, a banned terrorist organization. The court's decision, delivered by Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain, highlighted the men's active roles in operating the Rajasthan module of the group and their connections to its leadership in both India and Pakistan. The court noted that they had disseminated Jihadi materials and provided training for bomb-making. Significant evidence was presented, including the recovery of explosives, chemicals, and electronic devices in Jaipur and Jodhpur, which the court deemed capable of causing substantial damage. The judges expressed concerns about the potential flight risk posed by the accused and their possible influence on other witnesses. The court also dismissed the men's claims for bail based on the release of a co-accused, stating that the nature of the evidence against them was far more severe. Both Ansari and Azhar have been in custody since their arrest in March 2014 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Their case has its roots in a 2011 investigation that led to the apprehension of multiple individuals linked to the Indian Mujahideen.
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The ruling reinforces the judicial stance against terrorism and may deter similar activities by sending a strong message about the consequences of involvement in terrorist organizations.
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