Terrorist who put beheading videos on Whatsapp set to be freed from jail

A TERRORIST who posted beheading videos on Whatsapp and footage that gave tips on how to make a car bomb is set to be freed from jail.

The Parole Board has decided Mohammed Khilji, who was sentenced to five years in 2018, is suitable for release.

The then 19-year-old, from London, initially came to the attention of police after he digitally altered footage of a wargame video to make it appear that the featured soldiers were so-called Islamic State fighters, and posted the clip on Youtube.

He superimposed black Isis flags on the Battlefield video game and overlaid it with a terrorist battle song and a quote from an IS propaganda magazine.

The Parole Board said: “After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearing, the panel was satisfied Mr Khilji was suitable for release.”

While behind bars he has taken part in programmes to tackle his behaviour including “an intervention addressing the underlying causes of extremist offending and ways of disengaging”, as well as courses to address his drug taking, which continued for a time in custody.

Now 23, he is described as having a “willingness to bring about change to his life”.

Witnesses, including his probation officer, prison staff and a psychologist, recommended his release and “this was supported by the Secretary of State’s representative”.

He will face restrictions on his movements, where he lives and who he contacts.

He will have a curfew and have to wear an electronic tag.