BENGALURU • In a significant development related to the radicalisation of inmates in a high-profile terror case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three individuals, including a jail psychiatrist, for allegedly supplying mobile phones to inmates convicted in terrorism-related cases—among them Tadiyantavide Naseer, a native of Kannur and a key figure in the 2008 Bengaluru blast case.
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The arrests followed a series of raids conducted across five locations in two districts of Karnataka on Tuesday. Those taken into custody include Dr. Nagaraj, a psychiatrist posted at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison; ASI Chan Pasha of the City Armed Reserve Police; and Anees Fathima, mother of an absconding accused in the case.
Evidence Seized During Raids
Searches at the residences of the accused yielded digital devices, cash, gold ornaments, and incriminating documents. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into a conspiracy to orchestrate terrorist attacks across various regions in India.
According to the NIA, Dr. Nagaraj was instrumental in smuggling mobile phones into the prison for use by Naseer and other inmates serving life sentences for terror offences. Reports suggest that he was aided in this operation by a woman named Pavitra, whose premises were also searched by the agency.
Funding and Facilitation Network
The agency further revealed that Anees Fathima, mother of absconding accused Junaid Ahmed, played a crucial role in coordinating funds and passing instructions between her son and Naseer inside the prison. NIA officials conducted searches at her residence and uncovered evidence linking her to the covert communication network.
Wider Conspiracy and Legal Action
The case is part of a larger investigation involving nine accused individuals, including Junaid Ahmed. The NIA has already filed a chargesheet under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Arms Act, and the Explosives Act. Efforts to trace and apprehend the absconding individuals have been intensified.
Background and Prior Offences
Tadiyantavide Naseer, currently serving a life sentence in Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, was convicted in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru serial bombings. The investigation has also revealed that Chan Pasha and four others—who are presently in jail—were earlier booked in a 2017 murder case registered at RT Nagar Police Station. It was during their incarceration that these individuals came into contact with Naseer, leading to their alleged involvement in radicalisation efforts within the prison system.
The NIA continues to deepen its probe into the nexus between prison officials, radicalised inmates, and external operatives, signalling growing concerns about internal security and prison-based recruitment by extremist networks.
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