Mumbai. A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai has sentenced Pune anesthesiologist Dr. Adnanali Sarkar to six years’ rigorous imprisonment in a case linked to an ISIS terror module in Maharashtra. The doctor had admitted his guilt before the court. Special Judge Abhay A. Joglekar also imposed a total fine of Rs 65,000 while convicting him. The court said a strong message must go to society in cases involving offences linked to national security.
The verdict was delivered after the admission of guilt. Dr. Adnanali Sarkar was arrested in July 2023. Initially, he had denied the charges, but on October 28, 2026, he filed an application before the court expressing his willingness to admit guilt. The court gave him seven days to reconsider his decision. On November 6, he clarified that he was voluntarily admitting guilt without any pressure or inducement.
According to the NIA investigation, the accused and his co-accused were alleged to have been involved in a conspiracy to propagate the ideology of the banned terrorist organisation ISIS, recruit youths and raise funds for terrorist activities. The agency alleged that material linked to radical ideology and online lectures were shared through social media and WhatsApp groups. The investigation also alleged the sharing of material related to making explosive devices and small arms.
Trial continues against five other accused. A chargesheet had been filed against a total of six people in the case. After Dr. Sarkar’s sentencing, proceedings will continue against the remaining five accused. The court made it clear that activities affecting national security will be taken seriously.
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