Indian Court Sentences Islamic State Cadre to 10 Years for Terror Activities
NIA court sentences man to 10-year in jail for spreading ideology of Islamic State
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, sentenced Mohamed Shariq to 10 years in prison for promoting Islamic State ideology and raising funds for the terrorist group. He was involved in a failed bombing attempt in Mangaluru and had connections to a larger terror module.
- 01Mohamed Shariq received a 10-year prison sentence for spreading Islamic State ideology.
- 02He was involved in the 2022 Mangaluru pressure cooker blast case.
- 03Shariq conspired with a foreign ISIS handler to promote terror activities in India.
- 04The court imposed a fine of ₹92,000 (approximately $1,100 USD) on Shariq.
- 05NIA investigations uncovered a larger Islamic State terror module linked to Shariq.
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A special court in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, has sentenced Mohamed Shariq to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for spreading the ideology of the Islamic State (ISIS) and raising funds for the terrorist organization. The court also imposed a fine of ₹92,000 (approximately $1,100 USD) on Shariq, who is also implicated in the 2022 Mangaluru pressure cooker blast case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Shariq was radicalized by his associate Arafath Ali, who is serving a six-year sentence for his involvement in a related conspiracy. Shariq conspired with co-accused Syed Yasin and a foreign-based ISIS handler to promote terror activities in India, including plans for IED attacks. In November 2022, Shariq attempted to detonate an IED in Mangaluru, but it exploded prematurely, injuring himself and another individual. Following the incident, the NIA arrested two individuals and dismantled a larger Islamic State terror module involved in anti-India conspiracies.
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This case highlights the ongoing threat of radicalization and terrorism in India, emphasizing the need for vigilance and counter-terrorism efforts.
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