Online radicalisation case: NIA files chargesheet against 9 accused

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against nine accused in connection with an online radicalisation case.

The accused, identified as Mohammad Rehmatullah Shariff, Mohammed Danish, Mirza Sohail Baig, Lucky Ahmad, Jishan Abdul Majid, Mir Ashif Ali, Abdul Salaam, Sharuk Khan and Shaikh Faiz ur Rehman, had motivated and radicalised gullible youth to join violent terrorist activities, and also planned and prepared for making explosives and undertaking weapon training, according to the investigation.

A case was initially registered on March 26 earlier this year at Vijayawada II Town police station of the NTR Commissionerate. So far, 11 accused have arrested and a minor has been detained.