Overview

• The NIA secured six-day custody of Dr Nagaraj, ASI Chan Pasha and Anees Fathima following their arrests on July 8 in connection with the prison radicalisation case.
• Searches at five locations across Bengaluru and Kolar districts yielded mobile phones, digital devices, cash, gold and incriminating documents linked to terror logistics.
• Investigators allege the trio colluded with life-sentence inmate Tadiyandaveed Naseer by smuggling phones and passing court escort details for monetary gain.
• A chargesheet has been filed against nine individuals under the IPC, UAPA, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act, with fugitive Junaid Ahmed among the accused.
• The NIA continues to intensify efforts to locate and apprehend Junaid Ahmed, who is believed to be coordinating terror activities from abroad.