After a prolonged legal battle,the NIA has successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana from the United States. He arrived in Delhi after a lengthy legal battle spanning several years. Upon landing at Palam Technical Airport, he was escorted under tight security. Rana will now face investigation and trial under charges including terrorism and waging war against India.
The US Supreme Court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s plea to halt his extradition to India, paving the way for his return to face charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Indian officials view this extradition as a diplomatic triumph for Prime Minister Modi’s government, emphasizing accountability for terrorism-related crimes.
In a recent press conference on January 26, 2025, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhanshu Trivedi made sharp comments ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leadership. He also expressed pride in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return Tahwwar Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed religious terrorism, asserting that no religion condones violence while recognizing the complex roots of extremism. It denied bail to an accused linked to ISIS, citing serious charges and evidence from the NIA, including conspiracy to attack Jabalpur’s Ordnance Factory, thereby highlighting stringent bail conditions under UAPA.
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 Supreme Court on Monday (16th Dec) ruled that the NIA can investigate not only scheduled offences but also non-scheduled offences if a connection is established. The court denied bail to Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of smuggling heroin, linking him to a larger smuggling network. Concerns over drug abuse and societal impacts were also highlighted.
On December 16, the Supreme Court expressed concern over drug abuse in India as it reviewed a bail petition for Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of heroin smuggling. The court urged for youth rehabilitation and open discussions. Kapoor’s bail was cancelled to facilitate a thorough investigation into his drug syndicate activities, highlighting the narco-terrorism threat.
Today, On 18th September, the Karnataka High Court dismissed charges against NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo, who faced allegations for a controversial tweet likening a Muslim orphanage to the “Taliban.” The court emphasized the need for public officials to exercise caution in their statements, quashing the FIR and highlighting the absence of terrorism references in Kanoongo’s remarks.
