Man Arrested in Bijnor for Alleged Links to Anti-National Network
Man ‘linked’ to anti-national network held in Bijnor: Cops
Hindustan Times
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A man named Sohail, residing in Jalpur village of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India, was arrested for alleged involvement in anti-national activities. He was found with illegal firearms and linked to a social media network that recruits individuals for unlawful acts, following a viral video showing armed individuals.
- 01Sohail was arrested with illegal firearms, including a country-made pistol and live cartridges.
- 02The case began after a video surfaced on Instagram showing individuals with firearms.
- 03Sohail claims he was introduced to the network through Instagram by another accused.
- 04Investigators are tracking additional suspects, including two believed to be abroad.
- 05The group allegedly discussed violent acts and offered incentives for participation.
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Police in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India, arrested Sohail, also known as Sahil, for alleged involvement in anti-national activities linked to a social media network. He was apprehended with an illegal .315 bore country-made pistol, six live cartridges, and two 5.56 mm cartridges. The investigation began on November 23, 2025, after a video circulated on Instagram showing armed individuals, prompting a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act, and Information Technology Act. Sohail reportedly connected with the network through Instagram and was introduced to key suspect Aqib by another accused, Zulfikar alias Raka. The group is believed to have discussed plans for violent incidents and offered financial incentives for participation. Authorities are continuing their investigation to locate additional suspects and understand the network's full extent.
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The arrest highlights concerns about the influence of social media in recruiting individuals for anti-national activities, raising awareness about security issues in the community.
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