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NIA Charges Three Hizb ut-Tahrir Operatives in Islamic Caliphate Plot

It signals an ongoing probe into the network’s fundraising operations through which it channeled resources from abroad.

Overview

  • Kabeer Ahmed Aliyar, Aziz Ahamed and Bava Bahrudeen alias Mannai Bava have been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
  • Investigators allege the trio conspired to enforce the constitution drafted by HuT founder Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani to establish an Islamic Caliphate in India.
  • They reportedly sought military assistance from hostile foreign forces and attempted to secure Pakistan Army backing through Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
  • The operatives organised an exhibition showcasing the armed might of Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan to encourage violent jihad against the Indian government.
  • They allegedly recruited vulnerable youth into clandestine bayan classes to indoctrinate them in HuT’s extremist ideology.