The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals in a Special Court in Gujarat. The accused, Mohammad Fardeen, Kureshi Sefulla, Mohammad Faique, Zeeshan Ali, and Shama Parveen, are charged under various acts including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The NIA’s investigation revealed that the accused used social media to spread anti-India ideologies of the banned AQIS terror group.
The accused posted provocative content on social media platforms, calling for armed revolt against the Indian government. They aimed to establish a Caliphate based on Sharia law. Additionally, they promoted extremist ideologies of proscribed terror groups to radicalize young individuals. The NIA found incriminating materials, including weapons, during the investigation, strengthening the case against the accused.
According to NIA findings, Mohammad Faique played a significant role in sharing radical content promoting violence and Jihad. He collaborated with other accused to spread violent ideologies widely. Other individuals like Sheikh Mohammad Fardeen, Kureshi Sefulla, and Zeeshan Ali were actively involved in promoting radical content through various media forms. Shama Parveen from Bengaluru was found to propagate AQIS videos and engage in extremist groups promoting radical content.
