Kolkata Court Sentences Five Members of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh to Life Imprisonment

In a significant ruling, a Kolkata court has sentenced five alleged members of the banned extremist group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh to life imprisonment. This verdict stems from their involvement in a 2016 plot to execute bomb attacks across India. The case, which was investigated by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force, revealed plans to illegally enter India and coordinate attacks in various regions. The court's decision highlights ongoing concerns regarding terrorism and security in the region. Discover more about the details of the case and its broader implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 4, 2025, 10:18 IST

Life Sentences for Terror Plot Members

A Kolkata court has sentenced five individuals linked to the banned extremist group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 conspiracy aimed at executing bomb attacks and other disruptive actions within India.

Among those receiving life sentences are Anwar Hossain Faruque and Mohammad Rubel, both Bangladeshi nationals hailing from Jamalpur.

The remaining three convicted individuals include Maulana Yusuf Sheikh from Burdwan in West Bengal, along with Assam residents Mohammad Sahidul Islam and Jabirul Islam.

The ruling was issued by special judge Rohan Sinha following a trial that stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force.

The case was initiated in 2016 after authorities received intelligence regarding the activities of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh.

An unnamed official revealed that the intelligence indicated the terror group members intended to cross into India illegally via the North 24 Parganas district to connect with local associates.

They were reportedly plotting attacks in various regions, including the Northeast and southern states.

In September 2016, six individuals were apprehended in Bengal and Assam, found in possession of explosives, improvised explosive device components, documents, laptops, and cash, as reported by an Additional Commissioner of Police.

These individuals faced multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Act, although one suspect, Abdul Kalam, was released due to insufficient evidence.

In 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs prohibited Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and its affiliated organizations in India for allegedly inciting terrorism.