Archive · 17 Jan 2026
NIA Charges Five in Gujarat AQIS Radicalisation Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against five people for spreading extremist ideas online.
These people were part of a group linked to a terrorist organization called AQIS.
They used social media to share videos, audio clips, and posts that encouraged violence and rebellion against the Indian government.
They also promoted the idea of a Caliphate based on Sharia law.
The NIA found weapons and digital evidence linking them to these activities.
One of the accused, Mohammad Faique, played a big role in sharing radical content.
Another accused, Shama Parveen, was in contact with a Pakistani national and shared banned literature.
The NIA took over the case from the Gujarat ATS and found strong evidence against all five accused.
NIA filed a chargesheet against five accused in Gujarat for online radicalisation by AQIS.
Accused used social media to propagate anti-India ideologies and promote extremist content.
They called for armed revolt against the Indian government and advocated for a Caliphate based on Sharia law.
NIA seized weapons and digital evidence, including posts inciting Jihad and rebellion.
Mohammad Faique played a pivotal role in sharing radical content, while Shama Parveen was in contact with a Pakistani national.
- Who
- Five accused: Mohammad Fardeen, Kureshi Sefulla, Mohammad Faique, Zeeshan Ali, Shama Parveen
- What
- Chargesheet filed for online radicalisation by AQIS module
- When
- Chargesheet filed on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- Accused used social media to propagate anti-India ideologies and promote extremist content
- Accused Names
- Mohammad Fardeen, Kureshi Sefulla, Mohammad Faique, Zeeshan Ali, Shama Parveen
- Charges Filed Under
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, BNS, Arms Act
- Investigation Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Terror Group Involved
- Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)
- Weapons Seized
- Semi-automatic pistol, cartridges, sword
- Key Accused Role
- Mohammad Faique played a pivotal role in sharing radical content
- Social Media Platforms Used
- Instagram, other social media groups
- Location of Accused
- Ahmedabad, Modasa, Noida, Bengaluru, Old Delhi