« Russia: Forensics Confirm Chechen Islamist Killed By Nephew |
| Saudi Arabia: Soccer Rules - The Islamic Way »
October 31, 2005
India: Islamic Terrorist Gets Death Sentence
Today, according to Reuters AlertNet, the leader of a group of Islamic militants from Lashkar-e-Toiba, was sentenced to death for an attack against the historic Red Fort at Delhi. During the gun assault, which happened on 22 December 2000, an army supply depot was attacked, and one soldier, an army barber and one guard were killed.
While the leader of the group, Ashfaq Rehman, received a death sentence, his six co-accused, who were also found guilty, were given jail sentences ranging from seven years to life at a Karkardooma court, in east Delhi.
rediff.com states that the court sentences were due to be handed out on Saturday, but were adjourned until this morning. Security around the court was heavy, with roads leading to the court blocked off.
The Red Fort (pictured), built in the 17th century, was the seat of Moghul rulers, until they were deposed by the British in 1857.
According to the Hindu, Ashfaq Rehman also went under the name Mohammed Arif. Ashfaq Arif/Rehman is a Pakistani, while the other convicted are from India. His wife, who was found guilty of harbouring the main accused, was given a seven year sentence.
Posted by Giraldus Cambrensis at October 31, 2005 6:56 AM
Comments
Post a comment
Thanks for signing in, . Now you can comment. (sign out)
(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)