An Indian-origin terror suspect, who allegedly agreed to help another man acquire a gun for an attack in London, went on trial along with three others on Tuesday. Nadeem Ilyas Patel, from east London, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in May last year. The London landmark of Big Ben, Heathrow Airport, a shopping centre and police officers were among his planned targets for a terrorist attack. He has admitted possessing three copies of a terrorist publication and a second charge of dissemination of terror publications. Mamun is accused of assisting him to raise funds for a terror plot and Abid is charged with failing to tell the authorities about the alleged plans.

Source: Hindustan Times January 16, 2018 14:48 UTC