Assam: NIA court sentences two Hizbul recruiters to 5 years imprisonment

A case against the accused persons initially was registered at Jamunamukh police station in Hojai on September 14, 2018, and later re-registered by NIA on October 5 the same year after it was transferred to the central agency

Published on: Dec 26, 2022, 14:34:08 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Assam’s Guwahati sentenced two accused persons to five years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the recruitment case for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (a terrorist organisation), the agency said.

The accused were sentenced under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for organizing a terror camp (Representative Photo)

The court convicted two persons identified as Shahnawaj Alam and Omar Faruque, both residents of Hojai district in Assam, on Friday under criminal conspiracy and several sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for organizing a terror camp, harbouring terrorists and their links with a terror outfit.

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A case against the accused persons initially was registered at Jamunamukh police station in Hojai on September 14, 2018, and later re-registered by NIA on October 5 the same year after it was transferred to the central agency. Accordingly, a charge sheet by the NIA was filed on March 11, 2019.

According to an NIA release, the case unravelled following the arrest of Alam, who had close connections with Kamruz Zaman, a terrorist belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. Alam was arrested on September 13, 2018.

“During the investigation, it was revealed that Zaman, Alam, Faruque and other accused entered into a conspiracy to recruit members for raising a module of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in the state of Assam for striking terror in the minds of people by terrorist activities,” the NIA release said.

Further investigation into the case is underway, NIA stated.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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