The NIA’s latest chargesheet against fugitive terror suspect Abu Bakr Siddiqui exposes the depth of his involvement in a 2025 explosives haul in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting years of unchecked criminality. Filed in the special NIA court at Vijayawada, the document details how Siddiqui, masquerading as Sheikh Amanullah in Rayachoti, amassed materials for devastating attacks.
A trove of explosives, IED kits, arms, and propaganda materials seized from his hideout painted a picture of imminent danger. He was gearing up to strike high-value targets, indoctrinate vulnerable youth into extremism, and impart bomb-making skills—all while linked to the outlawed Al Ummah group.
Legal accusations span UAPA, BNS, the 1908 Explosives Act, and Arms Act, reflecting the gravity of his offenses. Siddiqui’s rap sheet from Tamil Nadu is alarming: from dispatching parcel bombs in 1995 and orchestrating 1999 city bombings, to train explosives smuggling, harboring terrorists over three decades, a 2011 rally bombing attempt, and targeted political killings in 2012-13.
His capture began with Tamil Nadu Police on July 1, 2025, followed by Andhra’s intervention in August, paving the way for NIA’s takeover under RC-17/2025/NIA/DLI. This case exemplifies seamless police coordination that thwarted a major plot. With investigations ongoing, authorities are hunting down associates to fully dismantle the syndicate.
As India grapples with covert terror elements, this chargesheet reinforces the commitment to rooting out fugitives who weave new conspiracies from the shadows. Robust intelligence and swift action are key to safeguarding the homeland from such insidious threats.