NIA Charges 5 in Gujarat Al-Qaeda Case for Radicalization, Anti-India Activities

• The NIA has filed a chargesheet against five individuals for online radicalization of youth by Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) in Gujarat.
• Accused Mohammed Fardeen, Qureshi Saifullah, Mohammed Faik, Zeeshan Ali, and Shama Parveen face charges under UA(P) Act, BNS Act, and Arms Act.
• The individuals used social media to promote AQIS's anti-India ideologies, calling for armed rebellion against the Indian government and establishment of a Caliphate.
• Mohammed Faik from Old Delhi shared radical posts promoting jihad, Ghazwa-e-Hind, and violence, collaborating with others to spread extremist literature.
• Incriminating materials, including a semi-automatic pistol, cartridges, and swords, were seized from two accused during the investigation.

Why It Matters: NIA charges five individuals for promoting Al-Qaeda's radical ideology and anti-India activities online.