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Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Three sentenced to 7 years in Bengaluru's DJ Halli-KG Halli riot case after confessing guilt
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Bengaluru has sentenced three individuals to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the violent mob attack on DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations in August 2020. Each of the accused was also fined ₹36,000. 3 people sentenced to jail in Bengaluru riot case. Also Read - Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu posters torn by Kannada activists in Bengaluru. Video The trio, Syed Ikramuddin (alias Syed Naveed), Syed Atif, and Mohammed Atif, pleaded guilty before NIA Special Court judge Kemparaju, becoming the first in the high-profile riot case to be convicted. Their admission of guilt led to the sentencing, even as trials for the remaining accused are yet to begin. These three men were listed as the 14th, 16th, and 18th accused in the chargesheet. In total, 199 individuals were named in the case, of whom 187 were arrested. While four others surrendered later, one accused died. The prosecution has so far filed a formal chargesheet against 138 people. The sentencing relates to the mob violence that broke out on August 11, 2020, when a large group—estimated at 25 to 30 people—assembled near the KG Halli police station around 9 pm. The protesters were demanding immediate action against a relative of the then Pulakeshinagar MLA Akhand Srinivasa Murthy, who had allegedly posted derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammed on social media. Also Read - 'Its skid game for Namma Bengaluru…': Residents enact scene from this series to highlight civic apathy. Watch The protest was reportedly led by Syed Ikramuddin, one of the now-convicted individuals. As tensions escalated, police imposed Section 144 of the CrPC to maintain order. However, the mob turned violent, triggering a riot that resulted in extensive damage to public and private property. During the chaos, 13 vehicles were vandalized, including one Innova, five two-wheelers, and seven other vehicles. (With ANI inputs)
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Hans India
Rana set up Mumbai firm to aid Headley's recce: NIA
NEW DELHI: In a major development in the probe in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday filed a supplementary chargesheet detailing the role of Pakistani-origin Canadian national Tahawwur Hussain Rana in aiding the deadly assault that left over 170 people dead. According to the chargesheet, Rana played a crucial role in supporting terrorist David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American operative linked to Lashkar-e-Tayiba, by facilitating his reconnaissance missions across Mumbai.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Three persons sentenced to seven-year imprisonment by NIA court in DJ Halli-KG Halli riots
Bengaluru: A special court for National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases in the city Wednesday found three persons guilty in connection with the Aug 2020 DJ Halli-KG Halli riots that culminated in three fatalities and over 50 persons getting injured. The accused were sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 36,000 each. The convicted are Syed Ikramuddin alias Syed Naveed, 49; Syed Asif, 51; and Mohammed Atif, 31; all residents of KG Halli. They earlier had pleaded guilty in the special court. Since their arrest in Aug 2020, the three have been in the judicial custody of Bengaluru central prison. They were produced through video conference when the special court Judge Kemparaju passed the orders. Furthermore, the court observed that their stay in prison would be treated as set-off period. Since they have spent five years in prison and their conviction is for seven years, they have to spend two more years in prison. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Initially, the case was probed by Bengaluru city police and then transferred to the NIA. In the case that claimed the lives of three men, 199 suspects were named while 187 accused persons were arrested. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Four accused surrendered before the police. Finally, 138 of the accused persons were charge-sheeted. During the trial, one of them died. The three convicts approached the court, seeking to plead guilty on July 8 this year. The trial for the other charge-sheeted accused persons is ongoing. What happened that night Three persons were killed and over 50, including police, journalists, and civilians, sustained injuries during the mob violence that erupted in DJ Halli and KG Halli on the night of Aug 11, 2020. The violence initially began over a derogatory social media post uploaded by a close relative of the then Pulakeshinagar Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy. The angry mob set a portion of the MLA's house and KG Halli police station on fire. A police team, led by the then city police commissioner Kamal Pant, opened fire to disperse the mob, resulting in three men dying of bullet injuries. Reacting to TOI, special public prosecutor P Prasanna Kumar said: "The police are entrusted with the duty of maintaining law and order as well as public order. When such custodians of law and order and public order are attacked, the confidence of public in the efficiency of the police is likely to be shaken, and thereby public order is likely to be disturbed. We, the people, feel secure when we have a robust police force. By the act of the accused in torching the KG Halli police station, the confidence of the people at large and their sense of security was shaken. The judgment has not only secured the confidence of the public at large in the police force but also vindicated the action of the central govt in declaring PFI (Popular Front of India) as an unlawful association," he said. |
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Tahawwur Rana set up Mumbai corporate front to aid Headley's reconnaissance: NIA
In a major development in the probe in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a supplementary chargesheet detailing the role of Pakistani-origin Canadian national Tahawwur Hussain Rana in aiding the deadly assault that left over 170 people dead. The agency said, "Rana was instrumental in facilitating the reconnaissance operations carried out by David Coleman Headley(AFP) According to the chargesheet, Rana played a crucial role in supporting terrorist David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American operative linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, by facilitating his reconnaissance missions across Mumbai. The agency said, "Rana was instrumental in facilitating the reconnaissance operations carried out by David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American terrorist linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba." According to the chargesheet, Rana played a critical role in laying the groundwork for the deadly strikes by establishing a corporate front in Mumbai. The NIA claims that Rana set up the Immigrant Law Centre in Mumbai--an office that posed as a legitimate business but lacked any real commercial activity. Despite the absence of genuine operations or revenue, the office remained operational for over two years, serving solely to support Headley's covert activities. This front allegedly enabled Headley to conduct detailed surveillance of multiple high-profile targets across Mumbai in preparation for the attacks, which killed more than 170 people and shocked the nation. Further investigations suggested that Rana was part of a broader criminal conspiracy that began around 2005, involving co-conspirators based in Pakistan. The stated objective of the conspiracy was to wage war against the Government of India by orchestrating large-scale terror incidents designed to destabilize the country's sovereignty, integrity, and internal security. The NIA alleged that Rana's actions were aimed at striking terror among the Indian population and undermining national interests. As a result, multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act have been pressed against him. After years of legal wrangling, Rana was extradited from the United States to India in early 2025. The US Supreme Court had denied his petition in January, clearing the path for his extradition. On April 10, 2025, he was taken into Indian custody under a Non-Bailable Warrant issued by the Special NIA Court in Delhi. His arrest is considered a major breakthrough in the investigation, which continues to uncover new dimensions of the terror conspiracy. According to the NIA, Rana has made several key disclosures during custodial interrogation, leading to fresh investigative leads. To further validate these statements, mutual legal assistance requests have been sent to the United States seeking corroborative evidence and intelligence. The officials close to the investigation believe that the information obtained through these international channels will be crucial in untangling the wider network of conspirators and gathering actionable proof. Rana faced an array of grave charges, including conspiracy to wage war against India, murder, and multiple counts related to terrorism and forgery. The offences include violations of IPC Sections 120B, 121, 302, 468, and 471, as well as Sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA. His extradition followed approval by U.S. authorities and marks a significant milestone in Indo-U.S. counterterrorism cooperation. The NIA has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with further charges and supplementary materials expected to be submitted depending on the results of international information exchange and continued interrogation.
Scroll.in
a day ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Jailed MP Engineer Rashid allowed to attend Parliament session in custody
A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament while remaining in custody, The Hindu reported. While rejecting Sheikh's plea for interim bail to discharge his parliamentary duties, Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh of the Patiala House Court directed that the MP can attend the session between July 24 and August 4 with a police escort. The Parliament session began on Monday and will conclude on August 21, with a break between August 12 and August 18. The court, however, imposed conditions and costs on the custody parole, the newspaper reported. Sheikh, who is popularly known as Engineer Rashid, has been in jail since August 2019 in connection with a terror-funding case filed by the National Investigation Agency. He has been held under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The National Investigation Agency had opposed his interim bail plea, contending that if he is allowed to attend Parliament in custody, he should bear the cost of travel. Sheikh's lawyers argued that he should be granted bail or alternatively not be made to bear the cost since he was seeking to fulfil a public duty. In July 2024, Sheikh was granted custody parole for two hours to take oath in Parliament. He had contested and won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Baramulla while in jail, defeating National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
