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IS sympathiser downloaded videos, circulated them: NIA

Chennai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against A Alfasith of Mayiladuthurai, who was arrested in connection with an IS radicalisation and conspiracy case. The NIA has accused Alfasith of being a member of the terrorist group IS and downloading incriminating videos and documents from the IS-operated Telegram Channel 'nashida33' (Al Wala Val Baro). Alfasith, who worked as an ambulance driver, was arrested in Tirumullaivoyal earlier this year following searches by the NIA in Chennai and Mayiladuthurai. "Alfasith and his associates circulated incriminating ISIS-related videos, documents, and images through social media platforms, targeting hundreds of young Muslim boys. They 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," said the NIA. He was arrested for his close links with radicalised 'Needur' Sathik Batcha alias ICAMA Sathik, who was arrested in connection with the threatening of police personnel at gunpoint in Mayiladuthurai in 2022. NIA said Sathik Batcha, a martial arts trainer, held conspiracy meetings in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Chennai to recruit members for the Khilafah Party of India and other outfits. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai