Tamil Nadu: NIA arrests accused in SI Wilson Murder Case

The accused Shihabudeen Sirajudeen Khalid was absconding and the NIA arrested him at Chennai International Airport. Special Sub-Inspector of Tamil Nadu Police was killed by Jihadi terrorists namely Abdul Shameem and Thowfeek.

Chennai: NIA arrested accused Shihabudeen Sirajudeen Khalid, aged 39 years, resident of Chennai, Tamil Nadu in connection with Wilson Murder Case. He was arrested at Chennai International Airport as he arrived from Qatar.

The case pertained to the killing Wilson, Special Sub-Inspector of Tamil Nadu Police on January 8, 2020, by Jihadi terrorists namely Abdul Shameem and Thowfeek, while the officer was performing duty at the check-post along Kaliyakkavilai Market Road in Kanyakumari district. The case was re-registered by the NIA on 1st February 2020. Abdul Shameem and Thowfeek were later arrested.

During NIA investigation, the roles of accused Khaja Mohideen, Mahboob Pasha, Ejas Pasha, Jaffer Ali and Shihabudeen Sirajudeen Khalid in the conspiracy to carry out the terrorist act besides the assistance provided to the assailants in procuring illegal firearm and prohibited ammunition, for waging violent jihad was revealed.

On 10th July 2020, charge-sheet was filed against Abdul Shameem, Thowfeek, Khaja Mohideen, Mahboob Pasha, Ejas Pasha and Jaffar Ali under Sections 120B, 302, 353 and 506, 34 of the IPC, Sections 16, 18, 18B, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of the UA (P) Act besides sections 25(1B)(a) and 27 of the Arms Act.

The investigation continued against Shihabudheen Sirajudheen Khalid (A-7), who was absconding abroad, since January 2020, as it was revealed that Shihabudheen had arranged the illegal firearm and prohibited ammunition used by Shameem and Thowfik, to commit the terrorist act. Further investigation of the case continues.