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Assam Police arrests ISIS India chief, his associates in Dhubri

March 21, 2024, 12:32 pm

In a significant development, the Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended the ISIS India chief, Haris Farooqi, and one of his associates, who are among the National Investigation Agency’s most wanted, after illegally crossing into Assam’s Dhubri from neighboring Bangladesh.

According to STF sources, intelligence agencies received information indicating that two ISIS members in India were present in a neighboring country and intended to infiltrate India through the Dhubri Sector to engage in sabotage activities.

Haris Farooqi, also known as Harish Ajmal Faruqi, the leader of ISIS in India, along with his associate Rehan, were apprehended in a significant operation.

A task force led by Inspector General of Police Parthasarathi Mahanta initiated the operation to capture the pair. Based on credible intelligence, the team conducted a search near the international border between India and Bangladesh. The terrorists were successfully apprehended in the Dharmasala area of Dhubri early in the morning after crossing the border.

“They have advanced the agenda of ISIS in India by plotting recruitment, financing terrorism, and orchestrating terror attacks using IEDs at various locations across the country,” stated the police. The authorities mentioned that several cases against them are pending at the NIA, Delhi, ATS, and Lucknow, among other locations.

“The STF, Assam, will transfer the suspects to the NIA for further legal proceedings,” affirmed the police.

UP ATS deconstructs ISIS module in Aligarh Muslim University, two apprehended

January 9, 2024, 12:59 pm

In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained two individuals, Amas alias Faraz Ahmed and Abdul Samad Malik, for their alleged involvement in establishing an ISIS module at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation initiated in November 2023, prompted by intelligence inputs concerning illicit activities and anti-national plans associated with ISIS. According to the official press release from UP ATS, Amas was apprehended on January 8th, 2024, in Aligarh after evading capture since the arrest of his associates on November 3. A reward of Rs 25,000 was announced for information leading to his arrest before his apprehension. Abdul Samad Malik, with a similar reward, had surrendered before the court earlier.

The ATS acted on information suggesting individuals working for ISIS and engaging in anti-national activities. After verifying this information, ATS registered a case on November 3, 2023, leading to the arrest of seven individuals, including Abdullah Arsalan, Maaz Bin Tariq, and Wajihuddin. A case was registered under IPC 13/23, Section 121A/122 IPC, 13/18/18V/38 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Investigations revealed that both Amas Ahmed and Abdul Samad Malik are students of AMU and supporters of ISIS, planning a major terrorist attack. Amas Ahmed, an AMU psychology graduate in 2022, had appeared for the MBA entrance exam in 2023. Abdul Samad Malik was pursuing an MSW (Master of Social Work) at AMU.

Both detainees will be presented in court following the established procedures, and further legal actions will be taken.

Investigations are underway for additional information.

Judicial custody of Atiq ahmad’s Three killers extended by court until 14 july

July 4, 2023, 1:11 pm

The three suspected attackers who reportedly shot Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed have had their judicial custody extended till 14th July. The three defendants—Lovelesh Tiwari, Arun Maurya, and Sunny Singh—were introduced via video conference Monday evening before Chief Judicial Magistrate Prayagraj, who prolonged their judicial detention. On the evening of 15 April, this year, Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were murdered and killed in Prayagraj while being taken for a medical examination by persons posing as journalists.

Atiq Ahmed was charged with the 2005 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal as well as the February 2018 murder of Umesh Pal, a crucial witness in that case.
The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court in a status report it submitted on Sunday on the Atiq Ahmed death case that police reform and modernization efforts are in progress and that handcuffing directives have been given to prevent the quick escape of seasoned offenders.

Uttar Pradesh has informed the Supreme Court that its police department has undergone a comprehensive modernization process. This includes the acquisition of medium-sized prison vans, drones, body-worn cameras, post-mortem kits, full-body protectors for women, radio equipment, security equipment, ATS-related equipment, and various vehicles. The grants were approved by Government of india and Utttar pradesh government. The Chargesheet were filed in connection with this matter.

The state government has given instructions to follow the witness protection scheme. Handcuffing instructions have also been issued to prevent the easy escape of hardened criminals, the state government informed the top court.

PFI conspired to make India “Islamic Nation”: Maharashtra ATS

February 9, 2023, 1:46 pm

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a recent chargesheet against some members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) has alleged that the proscribed group conspired to work towards making India an “Islamic nation by 2047”. As per its chargesheet, the ATS alleged that a PDF file was recovered from the mobile phone of the main accused Mazhar Mansur Khan contained a draft Draft Booklet detailing roadmap for ‘Regaining the glory of Islam by 2047’ The document, mentions on one of its pages, “India-2047: Towards Rule of Islam in India”.

ATS arrest PFI member in Maharashtra

November 14, 2022, 1:45 pm

A member of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) was arrested on Monday by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for alleged involvement in anti-national activities.

Meanwhile, an arrest has been made in connection with an FIR by Nashik ATS. The person who has been arrested by police has been identified as Maulana Irfan Daulat Nadvi. So far in this regard, seven people have been arrested.

Earlier in September, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification declaring, “the PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts as an unlawful association with immediate effect”.

Moreover, a ban on the radical outfit and its affiliates was imposed for five years for having “terror links” in September.

The ban has been also imposed on the Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, All India Imams Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organization, National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation, and Rehab Foundation.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) said PFI has been raising and collecting substantial funds from abroad in a well-organized and structured manner.”

As the inputs received by Central agencies said, “PFI was raising funds abroad and their transfer to India through clandestine and illegal channels.”

However, after merging three Muslim organizations in 2006 in Kerala PFI was launched.

Gujarat’s ATS raids 150 locations ahead of assembly elections

November 12, 2022, 1:00 pm

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat on Friday conducted raids at as many as 150 locations in different parts of the state, sources informed. As a part of the joint operation with Gujarat GST, the raids were conducted in districts like Surat, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Bharuch, and Bhavnagar over tax evasion and money trail on international routes.

Recently, the Gujarat ATS uncovered a bogus international racket and apprehended four people from the new Naroda area of Ahmedabad for issuing fake passports and visas to Canada aspirants. The raid is conducted just when the state is gearing up for upcoming assembly elections which are scheduled to be held in two phases on–December 1 and December 5.

On the other hand, voting for Himachal assembly elections is underway and will take place till 5 pm.

In the first round, 89 of the total 182 Assembly seats will go to polls and prominent political parties have declared their candidates for almost all these constituencies. Out of the 182 seats, 89 will go for the polls in the first phase and 93 in the second.

Over 4.9 crore electors are eligible to vote in the polls. More than 51,000 polling stations will be set up, including more than 34,000 in rural areas. The term of the Gujarat Assembly ends on February 18, 2023.

It’s been two decades since the Bhartiya Janta Party has been in the power. Not to mention which Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state.

Delhi: Gujarat ATS held Afghan national with 56 crore heroin

November 12, 2022, 12:07 pm

In a joint operation with Delhi police and Gujarat Ant-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Afghan nationals were arrested with 8 kg of heroin. The 56 crore heroin was seized from the Lajpat Nagar area in Delhi.

Meanwhile, the accused who has been arrested has been identified as Hakmatullah Noorullah alias Aman.

Moreover, SP (Operations) ATS, Sunil Joshi gave the information about the accused Noorullah, and said, a team of ATS along with the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani boat (Sakar) off Jakhau Coast on 8 October 2022 where they arrested six Pakistan nationals with 50 kg heroin worth 350 crores.

“After we nabbed Hakmatullah, he confessed about 8 kg heroin he was hiding in a car,” Joshi said.

“We have seized the heroin and are investigating the case. We are also looking for other suspects who were roped in for transportation of the contraband after it landed on the Gujarat sea coast,” Joshi stated.

However, for about four years Hakmatullah is in India on a tourist visa and was here to receive the consignment.

Maharashtra ATS arrests the secretary of the PFI unit and other activists from the Raigad district

October 20, 2022, 11:36 am

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in Panvel, Raigad district. According to an official, those arrested included a local unit secretary and two other members of the outfit’s state expansion committee.

The ATS also had specific information about a meeting of two PFI officials and a few workers in Panvel, despite the fact that the group has been banned by the Indian government.

According to the report, the four were arrested after being questioned in a case registered at the Kalachowki unit of the ATS in Mumbai under Section 10 of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The latest arrests come just days after separate NIA teams, with the assistance of Bihar police, raided two different locations in Patna in connection with the Phulwarisahrif case, which is allegedly linked to the PFI.

The government banned the PFI and several of its associates for five years last month, accusing them of having “links” with global terror groups such as ISIS. Last month, more than 250 people allegedly associated with the PFI were detained or arrested in raids across multiple states.

The Centre banned the PFI and several of its associates for five years last month, accusing them of having “links” with global terror groups such as the Islamic State. In raids across multiple states, over 250 people allegedly associated with the PFI were detained or arrested.

Suspicious boat loaded with weapons including AK-47 found near Harihareshwar beach

August 18, 2022, 4:30 pm

A suspicious boat with three AK-47 rifles, bullets, and other weapons has been found near Harihareshwar beach in Raigad.

Meanwhile, the police said the boat had come to the Raigad coast while floating. Officials said the weapons were found in the boat but no person was present in the boat. Security has been tightened in the surrounding areas and police are on high alert.

Raigad MLA Aditi Tatkare said that she has requested the Chief Minister of Maharashtra to conduct a special inquiry into the incident. Tatkare also said that the incident is a major security threat.

“The Local Police are probing the matter and I have demanded the Chief Minister and Deputy CM to urgently appoint a special team of ATS or State Agency to look into the matter,” Takare said.

Moreover, the presence of the boat raised alarm bells as on 26 November 2008 terrorists attacked the city and entered by sea route.

“The Coast guard and Maharashtra Maritime Board have been informed and investigations are underway,” police said.

However, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) was rushed to the spot and more details are awaited.

1 Jaish terrorist with 2 spies from Kanpur and Rajasthan

August 14, 2022, 3:44 pm

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested a terrorist working for Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kanpur. While two spies have been caught in Rajasthan who was giving confidential information to Pakistan.
The terrorist arrested from Kanpur is 19-year-old Habibul Islam alias Saifullah. The state’s Home Department has kept all the security agencies on high alert mode.

Earlier on 12 August, ATS arrested Mohammad Nadeem, associated with Jaish and other terrorist organizations, from Saharanpur. Habibul’s information was received during the interrogation of Nadeem. On this basis, he was arrested.

Nadeem was taken to Kanpur by the ATS team and the field unit there arrested Habibul after investigating many places in the city. Connections of both these terrorists with Jaish have come to the fore.

Meanwhile, Habibul is a master in creating Virtual ID. He has created virtual IDs of many Pakistani and Afghan terrorists along with Nadeem. According to official information, till now he has created virtual IDs of more than 50 terrorists.

Habibul is associated with many terrorists of Pakistan and Afghanistan through many mediums of internet media such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp. It is believed that after the interrogation of Habibul, more terrorists can also come into the possession of ATS.

Moreover, in 2018, Habibul was introduced to Pakistani terrorist Hakimullah on the online platform. Hakimullah introduced Nadeem to Habibul. Habibul then introduced him to radical elements based in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

However, the spies arrested from Rajasthan have been identified as Narayan Lal Gadri, 27, a resident of Bhilwara, and Kuldeep Shekhawat, 24, a resident of Jaipur.

According to officials, Narayan used to provide SIMs of several companies to Pakistani handlers. Pakistani handlers used these SIMs to run social media accounts. The second spy Kuldeep used to send the secret information of the army to Pakistan. The intelligence agency of Rajasthan Police has succeeded in nabbing the spies.