Court Acquits Aijaz Shaikh in 2010 Terror Email Case

Aijaz Shaikh, an Indian Mujahideen operative convicted for the 2013 Hyderabad terror attack, has been acquitted by a Mumbai court in a 2010 case related to sending a terror warning email. The acquittal was due to insufficient evidence. Shaikh remains in custody, facing other terror-related charges.

In a significant development, the Mumbai court on Friday acquitted Aijaz Shaikh, an Indian Mujahideen operative, in a 2010 case involving the sending of a terror warning email to BBC. The court's decision stemmed from lack of conclusive evidence.

Special MCOCA judge BD Shelke highlighted the gaps in the prosecution's case, resulting in Shaikh's acquittal, although a detailed order is still awaited. Shaikh, who was once employed at a BPO and is known for his tech skills, continues to be held in Hyderabad for his involvement in the 2013 Hyderabad terror attack.

Despite the acquittal, Shaikh faces ongoing legal battles. Arrested in February 2015 by the Mumbai Crime Branch, he was accused of sending the threatening email from south Mumbai using a SIM card registered under another person’s identity. The investigation faltered due to conflicting evidence regarding the email's origin, with the defense pointing to discrepancies in the IP address.