Mumbai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against seven ISIS members accused of being involved in a conspiracy to carry out terror attacks in different parts of the country, an official said on Sunday.

The chargesheet was filed against him before the NIA special court here under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the Pune-based ISIS module case. a spokesman for the federal agency said.

The officer, in the charge sheet, identified the accused as “Mohammed Imran-Mohammad Yusuf Khan alias ‘Matka’ alias ‘Aamir Abdul Hameed Khan’ and Mohammad Yunus-Mohammad Yakub Saki alias ‘Adil’ alias ‘Adil Salim Khan’ of Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh. I have done. , “Qadir Dastagir Pathan alias ‘Abdul Qadir’ and Seemab Naseeruddin Qazi of Kondwa in Pune, Maharashtra”; and “Zulfiqar Ali Barodawala alias ‘Lalabhai’ alias ‘Saif’, Shamil Saqib Nachan and Akif Atiq Nachan of Padgha, Thane, Maharashtra.

The spokesperson said, the accused were involved in collecting and mobilizing funds with the intention of furthering terrorism and violence related activities for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

The officer said it was found that the accused organized terrorist training camps, provided shelter to known and wanted terrorists and worked for the preparation of manufacturing of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

“Besides, IEDs, firearms and ammunition were also found with them,” the spokesperson said. He said that they had conspired to further the terrorist activities of ISIS with the intention of creating terror and intimidation among the people. Security, integrity and sovereignty of India.

“The investigation has revealed a larger conspiracy with international connections and involvement of foreign-based ISIS operatives in the ongoing case. The investigation has uncovered a complex network of individuals committed to propagating the extremist ideology of ISIS within India,” the official said. Has been disclosed.”

As part of this network, the accused also swore allegiance to the self-proclaimed caliph (leader) of ISIS, the official said.

“Their intention was to carry out terrorist acts on Indian soil. The accused carried out extensive reconnaissance missions in several states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana and others. Their objective was to identify potential targets for planting and detonating manufactured IEDs. ” There is a major threat to national security,” the spokesperson said.

The officer said they had meticulous plans to avoid arrest following the possible blasts and added that “as part of their escape plan, these individuals identified remote and deep forests as potential hideouts and while fleeing Used drones to locate suitable camping locations.” ,

“The accused were found to be collecting funds from sources both in India and abroad to finance their terrorist designs and plans,” the spokesperson said.

The case was initially registered on July 19, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. Subsequently, on August 30, the NIA took over the case for a thorough investigation.

The eighth accused in the case, Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam, was arrested on November 2 for his alleged active participation in promoting terrorist activities of a designated foreign terrorist organisation.