NIA files its first charge sheet in IS recruitment case

Update: 2016-06-03 13:11 GMT

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed its first charge sheet against an alleged Islamic State (IS) operative before a Special Court.

The agency has filed the charge sheet before District Judge Amar Nath Singh against Naser Packeer, who was arrested in Delhi last year for being allegedly involved in a conspiracy to recruit youths for the terror outfit.

The charge sheet:

According to the sources, the agency in its report said that accused Naser Packeer, had used web-based social media platforms for recruiting youths.

The next date of hearing has been fixed for June 9.

Earlie, an FIR was filed in this connection on December 9 last.

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