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NIA special court sentences six terrorists in Jaish-e-Mohamad Conspiracy Case

In JeM conspiracy case a large number of Pakistan trained terrorists, weapons and explosives trainers of JeM had illegally infiltrated into Indian territory after crossing the border, with the help of their associates based in different States of India : NIA

NIA HQ Delhi

New Delhi, November 29

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court New Delhi pronounced sentence convicting six accused in Jaish-e-Mohmad conspiracy case. 

The convicted accused were identified as Sajad Ahmad Khan of Pulwama, Tanveer Ahmed Ganie, Bilal Ahmad Mir, Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat, Mehraj-Ud-din Chopan frm Pulwama and Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir. 

The case pertains to criminal conspiracy by the top Jaish-e Mohammad (JeM) leaders, namely Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar, brother of Maulana Masood Azhar, based in Pakistan, to recruit persons to carry out terrorist acts in different parts of India. 

The NIA states that a large number of Pakistan trained terrorists, weapons and explosives trainers of JeM had illegally infiltrated into Indian territory after crossing the border, with the help of their associates based in different States of India. 

The officials added that Bilal Mir and Muzaffar Bhat had carried out reconnaissance of targets, arranged hideouts and had provided logistical support to terrorists to carry out terror attacks in India. Sajad Ahmad Khan had been sent to Delhi to carry out reconnaissance of important targets and to establish a hideout in Delhi. The main aim was to identify, radicalize and recruit youth, impart them training in handling of weapons and explosives and fieldcraft and raise funds, procure weapons etc. in order to execute their nefarious designs.

Tanveer had facilitated transporting of terrorists and was also involved in supplying sealed parcels/ food/medicines and other logistical support. Explosives were recovered at the behest of Mehrajuddin while detonators were recovered from Muzzaffar. Ishfaq Ahmad was highly radicalised and had facilitated radicalization of other youth and was instrumental in providing shelter to the terrorists, added officials. 



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