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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
NIA Files Chargesheet Against Tamil Nadu Man In ISIS Radicalisation Case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key accused linked to terror outfit ISIS for alleged involvement in radicalising Muslim youth in Tamil Nadu, officials said on Saturday. A Alfasith, hailing from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, has been named as an accused in a charge sheet filed before a NIA special court, Poonamalle (TN), they said. Alfasith was closely associated with radicalised Islamists and die-hard supporters of ISIS, including Mohemmed Ashik and Sathik Batcha, who were involved in several terror-related cases in Tamil Nadu, the probe agency alleged in a statement. The NIA, during investigation, found sufficient evidence establishing that Alfasith and his associates circulated incriminating ISIS-related videos, documents and images through social media platforms, targeting hundreds of young Muslim boys, it said. 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, the NIA said. Their agenda was to spread ISIS ideology and radicalise the vulnerable youth, it said. Investigations further revealed that Alfasith followed the activities of the global terrorist group ISIS, and had downloaded incriminating videos and documents from the ISIS-operated Telegram Channel 'nashida33' ("Al Wala Val Baro"), the probe agency said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
NIA charge-sheets ISIS linked Tamil Nadu man for ‘radicalising' youth online
CHENNAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday said they have chargesheeted a key accused linked to terror outfit ISIS for alleged involvement in radicalising Muslim youth in Tamil Nadu. The central agency said that A Alfasith of Mayiladuthurai has been named in the chargesheet filed before the NIA special court in Poonamallee. The agency said in an official statement that Alfasith was closely associated with radicalised Islamists and die-hard supporters of ISIS, including Mohemmed Ashik and Sathik Batcha, who were involved in several terror-related cases in Tamil Nadu. The NIA said they have found sufficient evidence establishing that Alfasith and his associates circulated incriminating ISIS-related videos, documents and images through social media platforms, targeting hundreds of young Muslim boys, in their investigation. The accused 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, the NIA statement said, adding that their agenda was to spread ISIS ideology and radicalise vulnerable youth. NIA's investigations further revealed that Alfasith followed the activities of the global terrorist group ISIS, and had downloaded incriminating videos and documents from the ISIS-operated Telegram Channel 'nashida33' ('Al Wala Val Baro'), the statement added.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
NIA chargesheets key accused in case relating to sharing of IS content online
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted a key accused in an IS radicalisation and conspiracy case of Tamil Nadu. 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
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
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
NIA chargesheets Tamil Nadu man in ISIS radicalisation case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key perpetrator, a resident of Tamil Nadu, in an ISIS radicalisation and conspiracy case, the agency said on Saturday. The accused, A Alfasith, hailing from Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, has been chargesheeted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and sections 13 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act before the NIA Special Court in Poonamalle in Tamil Nadu. The chargesheet was filed on Friday. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Degree Others Finance MCA Data Science Management Project Management Leadership Data Analytics Technology Cybersecurity MBA Design Thinking Product Management CXO Healthcare Public Policy PGDM Data Science others healthcare Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details The NIA said that Alfasith was closely associated with radicalised Islamists and die-hard supporters of ISIS, including Mohemmed Ashik and Sathik Batcha, who were involved in several terror-related cases in Tamil Nadu . During the investigation, the NIA found sufficient evidence establishing that Alfasith and his associates circulated incriminating ISIS-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," the NIA said in a statement. Live Events The anti-terror agency further said that their agenda was to spread ISIS ideology and radicalise the vulnerable youth. "Investigations further revealed that Alfasith followed the activities of the global terrorist group ISIS, and had downloaded incriminating videos and documents from the ISIS-operated Telegram Channel 'nashida33' (Al Wala Val Baro)," mentioned the NIA. The NIA is continuing its investigation to uncover the larger conspiracy behind the case in Tamil Nadu.
