HC refuses to suspend SIMI member's sentence

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday refused to suspend the sentencing of Fakih Ahmed, a resident of Udupi district having links with the members of SIMI (Students’ Islamic Movement of India) and IM (Indian Mujahideen).

A division bench comprising Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice John Michael Cunha refused to suspend the sentencing and grant him bail. He is accused of sheltering other members of SIMI and IM who were possessing arms and explosives and books containing inflammatory literature. These members had allegedly conspired against India.