Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Rajkot Court Sentences Three to Life for Terror Conspiracy
Three men from West Bengal, working as jewelry artisans in Rajkot, were sentenced to spend the rest of their lives in prison.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested them in July 2023, accusing them of plotting against the government.
They were charged with conspiring to wage war, and evidence included a pistol and messages discussing the state of Kashmiri Muslims and disaffection towards the government.
Despite the defense arguing the chats didn't prove intent to wage war, the court found them guilty.
The men were allegedly linked to the militant organization Al Qaeda, though the prosecution did not establish definitive ties.
Three men from West Bengal sentenced to life in prison.
They were convicted of conspiring to wage war against the state.
The Gujarat ATS arrested them in Rajkot on July 31, 2023.
Evidence included a pistol, cartridges, and WhatsApp chats.
They were accused of links to the militant organization Al Qaeda.
- Who
- Abdul Sukarali, Aman Siraj Malik, and Saif Navaz Abu Sahid
- What
- Sentenced to life imprisonment for conspiring to wage war against the state.
- When
- Sentencing on Tuesday
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Why
- Conspired to wage war against the state.
- Defendants
- Abdul Sukarali, Aman Siraj Malik, Saif Navaz Abu Sahid
- Charges
- Conspiracy to wage war against the state
- Sentence
- Imprisonment for life
- Arresting Agency
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
- Location of Arrest
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Date of Arrest
- July 31, 2023
- Evidence
- Pistol, cartridges, WhatsApp chats
