The National Investigation Agency (NIA) interrogated two accused in the Kanakamala Islamic State module case for their alleged links with Shefin Jehan, Hadiya’s husband.
Official sources said Manseed Mehmood, 30, of Kannur and Safvan, alias Rayyan, of Tirur, were questioned for a few hours at the Viyyur central prison. The interrogation followed reports that Mr. Jahan was a member of a WhatsApp group that was propagating extremist content.
The NIA court in Kochi had earlier permitted the NIA to question the two accused in the presence of the jail superintendent between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
While examining the social media accounts of Manseed alias Omar Al Hindi, the NIA had found that Shafin was the member of a Whatsapp group along with Manseed was also a member. Similarly, the agency also received information regarding Shefin’s alleged links with Safvan.
Till now, the NIA has recorded the statements of more than 30 persons including Shefin and Hadiya in connection with investigation into the alleged forcible conversion of Hadiya into Islam.
