The NIA has sought court permission to conduct trial against suspected top LeT terrorist Abu Jundal via video conferencing, fearing he could be killed or kidnapped during transit between jail and court.
Jundal is at present lodged in the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in an application before District Judge Amar Nath, said the Maharashtra government apprehends that Jundal alias Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, an alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, could be killed or kidnapped by rivals while transiting between jail and court.
Referring to resolution passed by the Maharashtra government in May 2013, the NIA said the jail authority is not presenting Jundal despite court warrant.
The probe agency in its application on Tuesday requested the Delhi court the proceedings in the case lodged here were required to be expedited and the trial could be commenced through video conferencing.
The court has asked Abu Jundal's defence counsel M.S. Khan to file the reply on the plea and posted the matter for July 17.
The NIA charge sheeted Jundal here for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror activities in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app