NIA chargesheets key accused in case relating to sharing of IS content online
The accused, A. Alfasith, hailing from Mayiladuthurai district, has been chargesheeted under Sections 153A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 13 and 39 of UAPA Act before the NIA Special Court in Poonamallee.
Alfasith was closely associated with radicalised Islamists and die-hard supporters of IS, including Mohemmed Ashik and Sathik Batcha, who were involved in several terror-related cases in Tamil Nadu, the NIA alleged.
In a press release, NIA said during investigation, it found sufficient evidence establishing that Alfasith and his associates circulated incriminating IS-related videos, documents, and images through social media platforms, targeting hundreds of young Muslim boys. They had created several WhatsApp and Telegram groups, such as 'Islamic State' and 'Black Flag Soldiers,' to promote unlawful activities threatening the unity, security, and communal harmony of the country.
Their agenda was to spread IS ideology and radicalise the vulnerable youth. Investigations further revealed that Alfasith followed the activities of the global terrorist group IS and had downloaded incriminating videos and documents from an IS-operated Telegram Channel 'nashida33' (Al Wala Val Baro).
NIA is continuing with its investigation to uncover the larger conspiracy behind the case.
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