Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Al-Qaeda Conspiracy: Lucknow Man Sentenced by NIA Court
A court in Lucknow has sentenced a man named Mohammad Moid for helping a terrorist group called Al-Qaeda.
Al-Qaeda wanted to cause trouble in India, and Moid helped them get weapons and ammunition.
He admitted to his role and was sentenced to the time he has already spent in jail, plus a small fine.
This is part of a larger case where other people have also been charged for being part of this terror plot.
The plot aimed to carry out attacks before India's Independence Day.
Mohammad Moid of Lucknow was sentenced by a special NIA court for his involvement in an Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the period already served in prison (1 year, 9 months, 13 days) and fined Rs 5,000.
The case relates to the arrest of two Al-Qaeda members in July 2021 by the UP ATS, based on information from an Al-Qaeda member who was recruiting people in Lucknow.
Moid, along with two others, aided accused Minhaj and Museeruddin in procuring weapons and ammunition for the terror conspiracy.
The conspiracy involved Al-Qaeda affiliate Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) planning terror acts in Uttar Pradesh cities before August 15, 2021.
- Who
- Mohammad Moid, a man from Lucknow
- What
- Sentenced for involvement in a terror conspiracy hatched by Al-Qaeda
- When
- Sentenced on Thursday; arrests related to the case were in July 2021
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- Aided and abetted the procurement of weapons and ammunition to promote the terror conspiracy of Al-Qaeda affiliate Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH).
- Accused
- Mohammad Moid
- Conviction
- Involvement in Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy
- Sentence
- Period already spent in prison (1 year, 9 months, 13 days) and a Rs 5,000 fine
- Court
- Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court
- Original Arresting Agency
- Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Date of Sentencing
- Thursday