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The Print
3 days ago
- The Print
3 men sentenced to 7 years in jail for involvement in violent mob attack on Bengaluru police station
On August 12, 2020, an armed mob of around 600-800 agitators tried to break open the gate of the KG Halli police station in Bengaluru and threatened to kill police personnel for preventing them from killing a man who had made some vulgar comments in a Facebook post about Prophet Mohammed, said the statement issued by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court also imposed a fine on the convicts — Syed Ikramuddin, Syed Asif and Mohammed Atif. New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Three men were convicted and sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by a NIA special court in Bengaluru on Thursday in the 2020 KG Halli police station violent mob attack case, an official statement said. During the attack, the three convicts, all supporters of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), the political arm of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), set vehicles outside the police station on fire as part of a conspiracy hatched with district leaders of the organisation to spread terror and panic in the society. The investigations by the NIA, which took over the case from the local police in September 2020, revealed that the trio had also instigated others to join the attack. The NIA found evidence establishing the commission of a terrorist act by the accused using inflammable substance (petrol) and damage to public and private property to the tune of nearly Rs 14 lakh, the statement said. The accused were chargesheeted in February 2021 and in June 2025, they had pleaded guilty to all the charges against them, it added. PTI AKV RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.


Hindustan Times
4 days 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)


Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
3 sentenced to 7 years in jail by NIA court in 2020 Bengaluru riots case
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court Wednesday sentenced three men to seven years rigorous imprisonment after they pleaded guilty during charge-framing proceedings in connection with the 2020 Bengaluru riots case. The convicts are Syed Ikramuddin alias Syed Naveed, 44; Syed Asif, 46; and Mohammed Atif, 26, who faced charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Karnataka Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act (KPDLP), and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case dates back to the mob violence that erupted on August 11, 2020, targeting Pulakeshinagar MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy's residence and police stations in the K G Halli and D J Halli areas. The unrest was triggered by an allegedly provocative social media post attributed to the MLA's nephew. It resulted in three deaths during police firing and widespread property destruction throughout the locality. The NIA subsequently took over the probe from the local police. As many as 199 were named accused in the case, of whom 187 were arrested, four surrendered, and one died. The prosecution filed a chargesheet against 138 accused. NIA investigations revealed critical links between the accused and the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI) along with its political wing, Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI). The agency claimed that PFI members allegedly orchestrated the violence strategically to inflame communal tensions and destabilise state institutions. Special Public Prosecutor P Prasanna Kumar, representing the NIA, said, 'Police are custodians of law and public order. Attacks against them erode public confidence in their peacekeeping abilities.' Kumar said the judgment 'restores public confidence in police forces while validating the Centre's decision to designate the PFI as unlawful'. In 2022, the Centre declared PFI unlawful due to its alleged involvement in serious offences, including terrorism and its financing, targeted killings, and activities deemed prejudicial to the integrity, security, and sovereignty of the country. The ban followed a multi-agency crackdown on the PFI, arrests of several of its leaders, seizure of its accounts, and investigations into alleged terror links and activities.


New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Three accused get seven-year RI after pleading guilty
BENGALURU: Marking the first conviction in the 2020 KG Halli-DJ Halli riots case, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday sentenced three accused, who had pleaded guilty during the framing of charges, to seven years rigorous imprisonment with penalty. Accused no. 14 Syed Ikramuddin alias Syed Naveed (44), A-16 Syed Asif (46) and A-18 Mohammed Atif (26) were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Karnataka Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act (KPDLP) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). On August 11, 2020, a mob attacked the KG Halli and DJ Halli police stations as well as the residence of Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy. The violence was triggered by a provocative social media post allegedly made by the MLA's nephew, Naveen. The riots involved incidents of stone throwing, petrol bomb attacks and assaults on police personnel. Four people died when the police opened fire to bring the situation under control. Of the 199 accused in the case, 187 have been arrested and chargesheets filed against 138. The NIA took over the investigation on September 21, 2020, and filed its chargesheet on February 2, 2021. The NIA also established that the accused had links to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI). 'The police are charged with the duty of maintaining law and order as well as public order. When such custodians of law and order are attacked, public confidence in the efficiency of the police is likely to be shaken, thereby disturbing public order. We, the people, feel secure when we have a robust police force. The act of the accused in torching the KG Halli police station has shaken the confidence of the public and their sense of security,' said special public prosecutor for NIA, Bengaluru, P Prasanna Kumar. He added, 'This judgment has not only restored public confidence in the police force, but has also vindicated the action of the Central government in declaring the Popular Front of India (PFI) as an unlawful association.'


Time of India
4 days 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. |