A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted and sentenced a key operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to seven years of imprisonment in a prison radicalisation case.
The court found the accused guilty of involvement in activities linked to radicalising individuals while in custody. The case forms part of a broader investigation into extremist networks attempting to influence inmates and expand their reach.
According to officials, the probe uncovered efforts to spread extremist ideology and recruit individuals from within the prison system. Evidence presented in court included communication records and testimonies linking the accused to such activities.
The conviction highlights ongoing efforts by national agencies to counter terror-linked operations and prevent radicalisation within institutional spaces.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in extremist activities across the country.
The case has also drawn attention to the need for stronger monitoring mechanisms within prisons to prevent the spread of radical ideologies and ensure security