NIA Charges Two More Terrorists in Karnataka Al-Hind ISIS Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged two more terrorists, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, in the Karnataka Al-Hind ISIS module case. This case involves a major terror conspiracy related to targeted killings and other jihadi activities.
Details of the Accused
Both Taha and Shazib are residents of Thirthahalli, Shivamogga District, Karnataka. They were arrested on April 12, 2024, after being on the run. The NIA has charged them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Background of the Case
The NIA took over the case from the Bengaluru City police on January 23, 2020. So far, 18 people have been charged in connection with this case. The investigation revealed that Taha was self-radicalized and recruited Shazib and others. In 2018, Taha was introduced to an online handler known as Bhai alias Laptop Bhai, who was later introduced to Mehaboob Pasha. Pasha formed the Al-Hind Trust in Bengaluru City to promote ISIS activities in India.
Additional Findings
Taha and Shazib also harbored accused individuals Thowfeek and Abdul Shameem, who later murdered Wilson SSI of Tamil Nadu Police at the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border with a pistol provided by Pasha.
Doubts Revealed
NIA -: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like terrorism.
Terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence and threats to create fear and achieve their goals, often related to politics or religion.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Al-Hind ISIS -: Al-Hind ISIS is a group linked to ISIS, a terrorist organization. They try to spread fear and violence in the name of their beliefs.
Abdul Matheen Taha -: Abdul Matheen Taha is one of the people charged by the NIA for being involved in terrorist activities.
Mussavir Hussain Shazib -: Mussavir Hussain Shazib is another person charged by the NIA for being part of the terror conspiracy.
Self-radicalized -: Self-radicalized means someone who adopts extreme beliefs on their own, often through the internet or other media, without direct influence from others.
Recruited -: Recruited means to bring someone into a group or organization. In this case, it means convincing others to join the terrorist activities.
Targeted killings -: Targeted killings are planned attacks aimed at specific people, often for political or ideological reasons.
Jihadi activities -: Jihadi activities refer to violent actions carried out by extremists who believe they are fighting a holy war.
