Jahidul Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Bengaluru special court for promoting terrorism linked to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh India. He also received a fine of Rs 57,000 for related offenses. His actions included robbery and recruitment for militant activities, contributing to a total of 11 convictions in similar cases.
The Patna High Court today set aside the convictions of former Bihar MLA Anant Kumar Singh in two cases, resulting in his imminent release from prison. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove his involvement in the seized weapons. This decision has raised questions about political motivations and alliances in Bihar, drawing criticism from the opposition.