20-Year-Old Krishna Mishra Arrested for Alleged Terror Links in Uttar Pradesh
Family searches for answers as 20-year-old breadwinner falls to lure of terror money
The Indian Express
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Krishna Mishra, a 20-year-old from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for alleged connections to a terror plot orchestrated by Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Struggling with family responsibilities and personal issues, Krishna reportedly fell prey to the allure of easy money and promises of fame, leading to his involvement with a suspected terror network.
- 01Krishna Mishra was arrested for alleged links to a terror plot in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02He was reportedly influenced by Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti through social media.
- 03Krishna's family relied on his earnings after his father was admitted to a de-addiction center.
- 04The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad is investigating the case, citing social media as a recruitment tool for terror groups.
- 05Evidence of suspicious activities related to the alleged terror network has been collected by authorities.
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Krishna Mishra, a 20-year-old from Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly being involved in a terror plot linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti. His family, who relied on his income after his father was admitted to a de-addiction center due to alcohol dependence, expressed shock at the allegations. Krishna reportedly became entangled in the alleged terror network, drawn by promises of easy money and the allure of becoming a 'hero' in India. He and co-accused Daniyal Ashraf were said to have connected with Bhatti through Instagram, leading them to plan attacks on key institutions in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is currently gathering evidence, including tracking Bhatti's communications and social media interactions. Authorities emphasize that terror groups are increasingly using social media to recruit and radicalize youth, raising concerns about the influence of such networks.
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The arrest of Krishna Mishra raises concerns about youth involvement in terrorism and the influence of social media in radicalization, impacting community safety and public perception.
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