NIA court sentences another LeT operative in Bengaluru prison radicalisation case - The HinduPublished - May 02, 2026 11:13 pm IST - BengaluruImran Gowhar 10146Last month, the court sentenced seven other accused, including the alleged mastermind T. Naseer, who is linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMARA special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted and sentenced another key operative of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case.The court sentenced Vikram Kumar alias Chota Usman to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of ₹30,000, under various provisions of the IPC, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Explosive Substances Act.Published - May 02, 2026 11:13 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }