NIA Files Fifth Chargesheet Against Areeb Majeed in 2014 Islamic State Case
NIA files fifth supplementary chargesheet in 2014 IS case
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fifth supplementary chargesheet against Areeb Majeed, who allegedly joined the Islamic State in 2014. This chargesheet includes a new offense under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for raising funds for terrorism, with the next hearing scheduled for May 11.
- 01Areeb Majeed faces a new charge under Section 17 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- 02The NIA claims Majeed received $1,000 from a Kuwaiti national while in Baghdad.
- 03Majeed is currently out on bail and is representing himself in the trial.
- 04The trial has seen 77 witnesses examined, with a few remaining.
- 05The next hearing is set for May 11, 2024.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fifth supplementary chargesheet against Areeb Majeed, who allegedly traveled to Iraq and Syria to join the Islamic State in 2014. The new chargesheet includes an additional offense under Section 17 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising funds for terrorism. The NIA's investigation claims that a Kuwaiti national provided Majeed with $1,000 via a money transfer service while he was in Baghdad, Iraq. Special Judge CS Baviskar took cognizance of the chargesheet and directed the NIA to provide a copy to Majeed. The court noted that the minimum punishment under Section 17 is five years, with a maximum of life imprisonment. Majeed, who was 21 at the time of his departure from India, is also facing charges under Sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA and Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code. He was granted bail in 2020, and the next hearing is scheduled for May 11, 2024, as Majeed has requested time to attend his law exams. The trial has so far examined 77 witnesses, with a few remaining before it concludes.
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The ongoing trial and charges against Majeed may influence public perception of terrorism and security in India, particularly in relation to youth radicalization.
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