New Delhi, India: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday apprehended two key suspects in connection with the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) case. The individuals, identified as Kabeer Ahmed Aliyar and Bava Bahrudeen, also known as Mannai Bava, have been accused of conspiring with others to propagate the HuT ideology through secret religious discourses (Bayaans).
According to the NIA, the accused were also involved in organizing an exhibition that showcased the military strength of Islamic nations, allegedly with the intent to solicit external support (Nussrah) for overthrowing the legally established Indian government through violent jihad and warfare.
The NIA had initially registered the case against six individuals, revealing during its investigation that the accused were influenced by the extremist ideology of HuT. The agency described HuT as an international pan-Islamist and fundamentalist organization committed to re-establishing an Islamic caliphate and enforcing a Sharia-based constitution, originally authored by the outfit's founder, Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani.
In October 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification proscribing HuT and all its associated entities under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The NIA continues its investigation to ascertain the involvement of additional co-conspirators, as well as to uncover the organization’s international network and sources of funding.
In a separate but related development, the NIA has filed a chargesheet against Abdul Rehman and Mujibur Rehman in connection with the Hizb-ut-Tahrir case. The two individuals stand accused of conspiring to propagate HuT’s ideology and recruiting individuals in Tamil Nadu for the establishment of an Islamic caliphate in India. Their activities reportedly involved online propaganda and covert classes aimed at indoctrination.
The chargesheet, submitted before the NIA Special Court in Poonamallee, Chennai, details allegations against Abdul Rehman, also known as Abdul Rahman, and Mujibur Rehman, also known as Mujibur Rahman Altham Sahib, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The NIA contends that the accused had conspired with self-proclaimed office bearers of HuT to disseminate its radical ideology and work towards enforcing the Sharia-based draft constitution devised by HuT’s founder.
Further investigations indicate that the accused actively recruited individuals, including religious students, into HuT’s secret classes. They also conducted religious expositions (Bayaans) and produced multiple short films aimed at spreading anti-India rhetoric via social media platforms. Additionally, the agency asserts that they played a role in organizing an exhibition that sought to highlight the military capabilities of Islamic nations, purportedly as part of a broader effort to challenge the sovereignty of the Indian government through violent means.
The NIA’s probe remains ongoing as authorities work to dismantle the network supporting HuT’s radical agenda within and beyond Indian borders.
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