Charge sheet filed against 8 in Hyderabad ISIS module case

New Delhi: NIA filed Charge sheet against eight person  for allegedly attempting to carry out a terror strike by using explosive devices similar to those used by ISIS cadres during last year’s Paris attacks.

The charge sheet was filed afore a special NIA court at Hyderabad under various sections of IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

It charged with entering into a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the country by collecting weapons and explosive materials to target public places including religious sites and sensitive government buildings in various parts of the country.

It said that during raids at various premises on June 29, several electronic gadgets, mobile phones, hard discs, semi-automatic pistols, air rifle, pellets, target boards, explosive precursor chemicals were recovered.

These can be used for preparation of triacetone triperoxide (TATP), an explosive material used in the Paris attacks.