Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Rajkot Court Sentences Muslim Men to Life for Jihad Conspiracy
Three men were found guilty of planning to create Islamic law in India through violent acts.
They were arrested in Rajkot in July 2023.
The men shared radical ideas and videos, encouraging other Muslim youth to join them.
They were planning to attack the Indian government and purchased weapons.
The men were also found spreading propaganda about the government.
The court rejected arguments that their actions were simply about religious practices and sentenced them to life in prison.
Three Muslim men were convicted for conspiring to impose Sharia law through jihad.
The men were arrested in July 2023 by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
They were found guilty of inciting others to wage jihad against the Indian government.
The court sentenced them to life imprisonment and a fine of ₹12,000.
They shared radical content and purchased weapons to attack the government.
- Who
- Abdul Shukar Ali, Aman Siraj Malik, and Shaif Nawaz Abushahid
- What
- Were convicted for conspiring to establish Sharia law through jihad.
- When
- Sentenced on Tuesday, September 30th.
- Where
- Rajkot, India
- Why
- For plotting anti-national activities and inciting violence.
Defense Arguments
Court Ruling
Interpretation of Jihad
Defense Arguments
The defense argued that 'jihad' meant 'to struggle,' not commit crime.
Court Ruling
The court found the accused had incited violence and anti-national acts.
Action legality
Defense Arguments
The defense argued the accused were only teaching rituals and there was no ban on the Bangla book they were reading.
Court Ruling
The court found the accused had conspired to attack the government and the armed forces.
- Defendants
- Abdul Shukar Ali, Aman Siraj Malik, Shaif Nawaz Abushahid
- Conviction
- Conspiracy to establish Sharia through jihad
- Sentencing
- Life imprisonment
- Additional Fine
- ₹12,000 each
- Arrest Date
- July 2023
- Arresting Agency
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)