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Bail denied to accused in PFI anti-national activities case
A Special Court in Kochi dismissed the bail plea of Shahul Hameed, the 50th accused in a 2022 case linked to alleged PFI anti-national activities and the murder of RSS activist Sreenivasan. The bail denial came on April 29, 2026, with the court noting prima facie involvement and that the case is ripe for trial.
Why It Matters
The ruling highlights ongoing judicial action in cases connected to alleged PFI activities and terrorism, as investigations move toward trial.
Timeline
4 Events
Bail petition dismissed by Special Court
April 29, 2026
The Special Court for NIA cases, presided by P K Mohandas, dismissed Shahul Hameed's bail petition, noting his active role and prima facie evidence, and stating that the final report has been filed and the case is ripe for trial. The court also remarked that there had been no change in circumstances since a previous bail petition had been dismissed.
NIA arrests Shahul Hameed
November 11, 2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Shahul Hameed of Kottanadu in Palakkad, the 50th accused in the 2022 case linked to the alleged anti-national activities of the PFI.
Conspiracy meeting attended by Hameed
April 16, 2022
The NIA alleged that Hameed attended a conspiracy meeting held on April 16, 2022, behind the District Hospital in Palakkad to plan the murder of RSS activist Sreenivasan.
Shahul Hameed identified as 50th accused in 2022 case
2022
Hameed was identified as the 50th accused in the 2022 case linked to the alleged anti-national activities of the PFI, including the murder of RSS activist Sreenivasan.