Prime accused in 2015 Bengaluru terror plot sentenced to life imprisonment
In a significant development, a special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Syed Ismail Afaaque, the prime accused in a 2015 terror conspiracy case, to life imprisonment under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The court found Afaaque guilty of his involvement in planning a terror attack in the city.
The case, which had been under investigation for several years, involved a complex plot to carry out terrorist activities in Bengaluru. Afaaque’s conviction marks a crucial moment in the ongoing efforts to curb extremism and terrorism within the city.
Afaaque, along with his associates, had been charged with plotting to cause widespread panic and violence. The Bengaluru police, in collaboration with intelligence agencies, had thwarted the attack, leading to Afaaque’s arrest.
This conviction serves as a strong message against terrorism and the government’s commitment to safeguarding national security. The UAPA, under which Afaaque was sentenced, is a stringent law aimed at countering unlawful activities and threats to the country’s sovereignty.
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