Terror Module Linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda Discovered in India
'Khawateen' Group, Zakir Naik Speeches: Pak-Linked Module's India Ops
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A terror module with connections to ISIS and Al-Qaeda has been uncovered in India, allegedly radicalizing youth through extremist propaganda. The group, which aimed to establish a women's wing called 'Khawateen', has led to the arrest of 12 suspects across multiple states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi.
- 01A terror module linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda was discovered in India.
- 02The group was radicalizing youth using extremist propaganda, including speeches by Zakir Naik.
- 03A separate women's wing called 'Khawateen' was being formed to recruit female members.
- 04The suspects maintained contact with foreign handlers in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE.
- 05The investigation has led to the arrest of 12 individuals across six Indian states.
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A terror module with suspected ties to foreign extremist organizations, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda, has been uncovered in India. The Andhra Pradesh police reported that the group was radicalizing youth through jihadi propaganda, including videos and speeches from figures like Zakir Naik and Osama bin Laden. The investigation revealed plans to create a women's wing named 'Khawateen' to recruit female members. Police arrested 12 suspects across six states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi, with the first arrests occurring on March 24. The primary accused, Rahamathullah Sharif, was found to have connections with operatives in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE, spreading extremist ideologies online. Investigators discovered over 40 Instagram accounts and chat groups used for disseminating propaganda and recruiting young Muslims. The group's ultimate goal was to establish Khilafat, or Islamic rule, in India, with plans for recruits to receive training abroad. Authorities are currently probing the foreign links and funding channels associated with this network.
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The discovery of this terror module poses a significant threat to national security and highlights the need for vigilance against radicalization efforts targeting youth.
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