Mumbai: Special NIA Court Rejects Kader Pathan’s Discharge Plea In Pune ISIS Terror Module Case

Mumbai, October 10, 2026 - The special NIA court has rejected Kader Pathan's discharge plea in the Pune/Maharashtra ISIS terror module case. The court found him responsible for planning and promoting radical ideologies among a specific group. The defense had argued that Pathan's involvement was based on collective allegations and lacked specific evidence of his participation in the reconnaissance operation, target identification, or visits made by co-accused.

They also claimed there was insufficient material to prove his role in setting up and training sessions regarding explosives. The prosecution countered by citing handwritten notes authored by Pathan and other co-accused for preparing explosives and an IED, which were found in his rented residence. Additionally, the prosecution argued that several meetings were held at Pathan's residence as directed by the key accused and module handler.

The court corroborated the allegations through handwriting analysis, confirming that the notes were indeed from Pathan. The court, therefore, denied his discharge, stating that the prosecution had sufficient evidence to consider Pathan's active involvement in the crime and proceed with framing charges.