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5mo ago

NIA Court Jails Two More for 20 Months in Lucknow Al‑Qaeda Conspiracy

The ruling follows an investigation into a 2021 AQIS-linked recruitment module tied to Umar Halmandi.

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An NIA court convicted two Lucknow men in Al Qaeda terror conspiracy case, sentencing them to 20 months in prison. (ANI Photo)

Overview

  • Special NIA Court in Lucknow convicted Mohd. Mustaqueem and Shakeel under Section 25(1B)(a) of the Arms Act read with IPC 120B.
  • Each was sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment with a Rs 5,000 fine, according to the agency’s statement.
  • The NIA says the pair, with Mohammad Moid, helped Minhaj and Museeruddin procure weapons for the plot.
  • Moid was convicted on October 30 after a guilty plea and received a sentence of time served plus a Rs 5,000 fine.
  • The agency has filed a main and a supplementary chargesheet against six accused after UP ATS uncovered a module linked to AGH allegedly planning attacks before August 15, 2021.