Archive · 29 Nov 2025
NIA Convicts Two in Lucknow Al-Qaeda Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India has convicted two more people, Mohammad Mustaqueem and Shakeel, for their role in a terror plot linked to the Al-Qaeda group in Lucknow.
The case started in 2021 when the police found out that some people were being radicalized and recruited by a terrorist named Umar Halmandi.
The main accused, Minhaz Ahmed and Masiruddin, were given orders by Halmandi to carry out terror activities.
Mustaqueem and Shakeel helped them get weapons.
The court sentenced the two convicted men to 20 months in jail and a fine.
Earlier, another person, Mohammad Moid, was also convicted in the same case.
The NIA is still investigating and has charged more people in this case.
Mohammad Mustaqueem and Shakeel convicted in the 2021 Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case.
Conviction under Section 25 (1B)(a) of the Arms Act and Section 120B of the IPC.
Sentenced to 20 months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 each.
Main accused Minhaz Ahmed and Masiruddin aka Mushir received instructions from Umar Halmandi to carry out terror activities.
Mustaqeem and Shakeel aided in procuring weapons and ammunition for the terror plot.
- Who
- Mohammad Mustaqueem, Shakeel, Minhaz Ahmed, Masiruddin aka Mushir, Umar Halmandi, Mohammad Moid
- What
- Conviction in the 2021 Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case
- When
- November 29, 2025 (conviction), 2021 (case background), January 5, 2022 (NIA chargesheet), August 2022 (supplementary chargesheet), October 30, 2025 (previous conviction)
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- For their involvement in the Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy, including procuring weapons and ammunition to wage war against the government of India
Prosecution
Defense
Role in Terror Conspiracy
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that Mohammad Mustaqueem and Shakeel actively aided in procuring weapons and ammunition for the terror plot, making them complicit in the conspiracy.
Defense
The defense likely contends that the involvement of Mustaqueem and Shakeel was minimal and that they were not the primary planners of the terror activities.
- Accused Names
- Mohammad Mustaqueem, Shakeel
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Charges
- Section 25 (1B)(a) of the Arms Act, Section 120B of the IPC
- Sentence
- 20 months imprisonment, Rs 5,000 fine
- Case Background
- 2021 Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy
- Main Accused
- Minhaz Ahmed, Masiruddin aka Mushir
- Radicalizer
- Umar Halmandi (based near Pakistan-Afghanistan border)
- Previous Conviction
- Mohammad Moid (October 30, 2025)
Sources
NIA Convicts 2 More Accused In Lucknow Al-Qaeda Terror Conspiracy Case
Probe Agency NIA Court Convicts 2 Lucknow Accused In Terror Conspiracy Case
Al-Qaeda Linked Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA Court Sentences Two Lucknow Men to 20 Months Jail
