A British court has sentenced radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary to life in prison for directing the terrorist organisation “al-Muhajiroun.” Choudary, who was found guilty of being the “caretaker” leader of the group, was handed the life sentence on Tuesday.

“Al-Muhajiroun,” which aims to establish an Islamic caliphate in the United Kingdom, was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British government in 2010. The group’s members have been implicated in various terrorist activities, including the 2013 attack in Woolwich, where British soldier Lee Rigby was brutally murdered.

Choudary’s sentencing marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the UK. The court’s decision underscores the severity of his actions and the threat posed by extremist ideologies.

Authorities have commended the ruling, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stringent measures against those who seek to incite violence and disrupt national security. The life sentence reflects the zero-tolerance policy towards individuals who lead and participate in terrorist organisations.