Riyas Aboobacker, an alleged ISIS activist, was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of ₹1.25 lakh by a Special Court for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) here on February 9, 2024 (Friday).
Mini S. Das, the special judge, had found Aboobacker guilty under Section 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) which deals with offences relating to membership of a terrorist organisation and Section 39 for support given to a terrorist organisation. Aboobacker was also found guilty under Section 120 B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for criminal conspiracy.
The charges against him included attempts to recruit youths to the ISIS, a proscribed organisation, and planning to carry out explosions in Kerala.
