ISIS-Linked Terror Conspiracy: NIA Court Sentences Bengaluru Man to 7 Years

An NIA court has sentenced Syed Fasiur Rehaman alias Syed Faseeh Ur Rehman to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy allegedly aimed at carrying out targeted killings and triggering communal riots, the National Investigation Agency said on Sunday.

According to the NIA, the conspiracy was masterminded by Mehaboob Pasha, the prime accused in the case, who allegedly held several meetings at his residence in Gurappanapalya, Bengaluru. During these meetings, the accused allegedly discussed plans for targeted killings intended to provoke communal violence and advance the agenda of the proscribed ISIS terror organisation.

The agency said Rehaman participated in the conspiracy meetings and played a role in facilitating jungle-camp training for members of the Al-Hind group. He allegedly purchased tents and knives from a Decathlon Sports store for the training activities.

The NIA said the broader conspiracy was aimed at establishing an ISIS/Daesh wilayah (province) in India as part of the terror organisation’s objectives.

The court sentenced Rehaman to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 48,000.

The case was initially registered by the Karnataka State Police in Bengaluru on January 10, 2020. It was subsequently taken over by the NIA and re-registered on January 23, 2020.

As part of its investigation, the NIA has so far filed three chargesheets against 20 accused individuals. The agency said another accused, Haneef Khan, was convicted on July 14, 2026, after pleading guilty during the trial, which commenced in October 2025.

The investigation remains ongoing, with the NIA working to identify and trace an online handler allegedly responsible for planning and coordinating the establishment of the module involved in the conspiracy.

The latest conviction is part of the agency’s continuing investigation into the alleged ISIS-linked network and its efforts to prevent the formation of terror modules and extremist networks in the country.