Gujarat ATS Arrests Two for Alleged Anti-India Conspiracy Linked to ISIS
Gujarat ATS arrests two for ‘anti-India conspiracy’, links with ISIS
The Indian Express
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested two men, Irfankhan Kalekhan Pathan from Patan, Gujarat, and Murshid Zahid Akhtar Sheikh from Mumbai, Maharashtra, for allegedly plotting an anti-national conspiracy linked to ISIS. They are accused of planning armed rebellion and recruiting individuals for jihad, with further investigations ongoing.
- 01Two individuals arrested for alleged links to ISIS and anti-national conspiracy.
- 02Irfankhan Pathan was reportedly planning to establish 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' in India.
- 03Both suspects are accused of collecting weapons and preparing explosives.
- 04The arrests were made following social media surveillance by the ATS.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to identify additional conspirators.
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested two individuals, Irfankhan Kalekhan Pathan (22) from Patan district, Gujarat, and Murshid Zahid Akhtar Sheikh (21) from Sakinaka, Mumbai, Maharashtra, on charges of engaging in an anti-national conspiracy linked to the terror group ISIS. The ATS reported that Irfankhan was involved in efforts to establish 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' in India, which included plans for armed rebellion against the Indian government and instilling fear among the populace. During routine social media surveillance, the ATS discovered that Irfankhan was allegedly recruiting individuals for jihad and planning to collect weapons and explosives. His mobile phone revealed contacts with individuals associated with ISIS and other radical groups. Murshid Sheikh was arrested after being found to have objectionable material and chats indicating coordination with Irfankhan. Both suspects have been remanded to ATS custody for 11 days as investigations continue to uncover further conspirators and their plans.
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The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about radicalization and terrorism in India, potentially affecting community relations and security measures.
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