New Delhi: A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced Syed Fasiur Rehaman to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a terror conspiracy case linked to the banned ISIS organisation.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 48,000 on Rehaman, who was convicted for his alleged involvement in the Al-Hind ISIS conspiracy case investigated by the NIA.
Case dates back to 2020
The case was initially registered by the Karnataka Police in Bengaluru on January 10, 2020. The NIA subsequently took over the investigation and re-registered the case on January 23, 2020, as RC-04/2020/NIA/DLI.
According to the agency, it has so far filed three chargesheets against 20 accused persons in connection with the case.
Another accused, Haneef Khan, was convicted on July 14, 2026, after he pleaded guilty during the trial. The trial had commenced in October 2025.
NIA details alleged conspiracy
According to the NIA’s investigation, the alleged conspiracy was led by Mehaboob Pasha, described by the agency as the prime accused.
Investigators said meetings were held at Pasha’s residence in Gurappanapalya, Bengaluru, where members of the alleged group discussed plans to carry out targeted killings with the intention of triggering communal violence.
The agency has alleged that the broader objective was to advance the agenda of ISIS and establish an ISIS/Daesh wilayah, or province, in India.
Rehaman’s alleged role
The NIA said Rehaman participated in meetings connected with the conspiracy.
Investigators also alleged that he purchased tents and knives from a Decathlon outlet for jungle-camp training involving members of the Al-Hind group.
The agency treated these activities as part of preparations linked to the alleged terror conspiracy.
Investigation into online handler continues
Despite the latest conviction, the NIA said its investigation has not concluded.
The agency is continuing efforts to identify and trace an online handler who allegedly played a role in planning the conspiracy and establishing the module associated with the case.
The latest court verdict adds another conviction to the proceedings in the Al-Hind ISIS case, while investigators continue examining the wider network and alleged links behind the conspiracy.
