Terror Suspect Sadiq Basha Succumbs to Illness in Bengaluru Central Prison
A 47-year-old terror suspect, who was incarcerated in Bengaluru central prison, passed away on Friday following a prolonged battle with multiple serious health conditions. The deceased has been identified as Sadiq Basha, a resident of Sonnenahalli in Kolar district.
NIA Arrest and Charges Related to ISIS Propaganda
Sadiq Basha was apprehended by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the year 2020, alongside sixteen other individuals. The arrests were made on grave charges of forming terror groups, conspiring to execute attacks, and actively propagating the ideology of the Islamic State (ISIS) across the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
In a detailed chargesheet submitted in July 2020, the NIA presented allegations that Basha and his associates were deeply involved in disseminating the ideology and furthering the activities of ISIS. This was reportedly carried out through an offshoot organization known as Al-Hind. The agency asserted that the group was conspiring in Bengaluru and various other locations within Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the ultimate objective of establishing an Islamic Khilafat, or caliphate, within the country.
Medical Complications and Hospitalization Details
According to official police statements, Sadiq Basha's health deteriorated significantly, leading to his transfer to the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on January 28. This move was necessitated after he developed severe heart-related complications. Subsequently, he was referred to Victoria Hospital to receive specialized multispecialty treatment at the department of gastroenterology and hepatology. It was at Victoria Hospital that Basha ultimately breathed his last on Friday afternoon.
Police authorities disclosed that Basha had been suffering from a multitude of serious ailments. His medical conditions included type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, acute decompensated heart failure, folate deficiency, and acute gastroenteritis. The combination of these illnesses contributed to his prolonged illness and eventual demise while in custody.
The case highlights the ongoing legal proceedings against individuals accused of terror-related activities in India, while also bringing attention to the health challenges faced by inmates within the prison system. The death of Sadiq Basha marks a significant development in this high-profile investigation led by the National Investigation Agency.
