Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Bail Denied in 2021 Terror Plot Case
In 2021, an autorickshaw driver named Jakir Shaikh was arrested and accused of being involved in a terror plot.
The court has denied him bail.
The police said Jakir destroyed his cell phone and SIM card, which made the court suspicious.
The authorities claim that Jakir received money from his brother, who lives in Pakistan, to fund attacks on politicians.
The police also said he was in contact with someone from Pakistan to recruit young Muslims for the alleged attacks.
The court decided that since he destroyed his phone, he might be guilty and should not be released on bail.
The trial has not yet begun, but the court believes the destruction of evidence indicates guilt.
A special court denied bail to Jakir Shaikh, arrested in 2021 for an alleged terror plot.
Shaikh faces charges including criminal conspiracy and UAPA violations.
The ATS claims Shaikh instructed others to destroy his phone and SIM card.
The ATS alleged Shaikh received funds from his brother in Pakistan.
The court cited the destruction of his phone as a reason for denying bail.
- Who
- Jakir Shaikh, an autorickshaw driver, was arrested in 2021.
- What
- The court rejected Shaikh's bail application related to an alleged terror plot.
- When
- The bail application was rejected on Monday.
- Where
- The case is being heard in a special court in Maharashtra.
- Why
- The court cited the destruction of Shaikh's phone and SIM card as evidence of involvement in the alleged offenses.
Accused's View
Prosecution's View
Bail Application
Accused's View
Shaikh sought bail on grounds including the trial's delay and lack of evidence linking him to the conspiracy.
Prosecution's View
The prosecution argued that the destruction of the phone and SIM card indicated guilt and a possible threat to evidence.
- Accused
- Jakir Shaikh
- Charges
- Criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, and UAPA violations
- Year of Arrest
- 2021
- Money Transfer
- Rs 49,000
- Alleged Source of Funds
- Brother residing in Pakistan
- Court Ruling
- Bail application rejected