Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel announced the extradition of a Pakistani citizen accused of planning an ISIS-linked terror attack in New York. The accused has been brought to the U.S. and will face terrorism charges.
The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the NIA to Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer’s bail petition to attend Parliament’s Budget session starting January 31. Rashid, in Tihar Jail since 2019 for alleged terror funding, seeks interim bail or custody parole amid procedural challenges in his ongoing case. The court awaits the NIA’s reply.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Md Heydaitullah, accused of promoting ISIS terrorism through cyberspace by radicalizing youth and spreading hate. His active involvement in ISIS ideology, allegiance to its leaders, and possession of explosive materials led to the dismissal of his bail plea, emphasizing overwhelming evidence against him.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal confirmed the Central Government’s decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for five years under the UAPA, citing evidence of its links to Khalistani terror groups, Pakistan’s ISI, and its role in inciting militancy, recruiting youth, targeting infrastructure, and disrupting national events. The tribunal found SFJ’s activities a direct threat to India’s national security, supported by testimonies, videos, and documents, concluding the ban was justified.
