New Delhi: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced Syed Maqbool, an operative associated with the banned organisation Indian Mujahideen to 10 years in prison. This verdict comes in connection with a case involving a conspiracy related to terrorism that took place in 2012. The decision was made after Maqbool was found guilty under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act during the proceedings held at the NIA court on September 22nd. The sentence was officially pronounced on Thursday.
Syed Maqbool is now the person to be sentenced in this case out of a total of 11 individuals who were accused. On July 12th four others named Danish Ansari, Aftab Alam Imran Khan and Obaid Ur Rehman were also found guilty and received a 10 year prison term.
Maqbool from Nanded in Maharashtra was arrested on February 28th, 2013 regarding this case. His arrest primarily stemmed from his involvement with members of Indian Mujahideen both within India and Pakistan and his role in the conspiracy. It has been revealed that Maqbool had connections with figures within Indian Mujahideen such, as Riyaz Bhatkal based in Pakistan as well as Imran Khan and Obaid Ur Rehman who were located within India.
The group of individuals had plotted to conduct attacks, at places throughout India with an emphasis on Hyderabad. They meticulously gathered information about sites, including those, within Hyderabad as part of their disturbing intentions.
The case, which dates back to 2012, centers on the conspiracy devised by Indian Mujahideen members, a group responsible for orchestrating a series of devastating blasts throughout India from 2006 to 2013. This sentencing serves as a significant development in the legal proceedings related to the activities and conspiracies of the Indian Mujahideen and reaffirms the commitment to addressing acts of terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the country.