Mohali, July 15 -- A special NIA court has dismissed the bail plea of an alleged arms supplier in a terror conspiracy case linked to foreign-based operatives Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Harwinder Singh alias Rinda, holding that the allegations disclosed a prima facie case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Special judge Dinesh Kumar Wadhwa rejected the plea of Jatinder Singh alias Joti, 34, of Gurdaspur, observing that Section 43D(5) of the UAPA barred his release as the material on record indicated his involvement in the alleged conspiracy. The court also noted the possibility of the accused influencing witnesses, tampering with evidence or absconding if granted bail.

According to the National Investigation Agency...