Kochi NIA Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment in 2010 Hand-Chopping Case
A special NIA court in Kerala has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment in the sensational 2010 case where a college professor’s hand was chopped off. The court convicted Sajil, Nasar, and Najeeb on Wednesday for offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Explosive Substances Act.
Background:
★TJ Joseph, a professor at Newman College in Thodupuzha, Idukki district, had his right hand chopped off by alleged activists of the banned radical Islamic outfit, Popular Front of India (PFI) on July 4, 2010.
★In the first phase of the trial, 10 individuals were convicted for offenses under the UAPA, Explosive Substances Act, and IPC, while three others were found guilty of harboring the offenders.
★The recent conviction noted that Sajil participated in the attack, Nasar was the main conspirator, and Najeeb planned the terrorist act but did not take part in it.
★The attack occurred when the professor was returning home with his family after attending Sunday mass at a church in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district.
★The attackers, a group of seven people, pulled the professor out of the vehicle, assaulted him, and Savad, the main accused who is still absconding, chopped off his right hand.
★The accused allegedly targeted Joseph for derogatory remarks about a religion in a question paper he set for the BCom semester examination at Newman College.
In this second phase of the trial, the NIA court has sentenced Sajil, Nasar, and Najeeb to life imprisonment for their involvement in the heinous act. The court’s decision highlights the severity of the offenses committed by these individuals. The conviction sends a strong message that acts of violence and terrorism will not be tolerated in society.
Summary:
★A special NIA court in Kerala has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment in the 2010 hand-chopping case.
★The convicted individuals were found guilty of offenses under the UAPA, IPC, and Explosive Substances Act.
★The attack targeted a college professor and was carried out by alleged activists of the banned outfit, PFI.
★The recent conviction highlights the severity of the offenses committed and sends a strong message against violence and terrorism.
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