Gujarat ATS Arrests Eight Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed Operatives for Building Terror Network
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested eight persons allegedly linked to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), claiming they were working to establish an active support network in Gujarat to further the organisation's activities.
According to the ATS, the arrests were made during a coordinated operation across multiple districts in Gujarat and neighbouring Madhya Pradesh. Investigators alleged that the accused were operating on behalf of the proscribed organisation and were attempting to expand its presence in the state.
Eight accused arrested
- Ahmed Abdullah Gajiwala alias Abu Ubaida (19)
- Ibrahim Mohammad Husen Ghagha alias Abu Hamza (30)
- Mudassir Abdullah Ghaziwala alias Abu Aya (22)
- Zakariya Durani Mohammad Ammar Ghagha alias Ibn Ammar alias Zakariya Palanpuri (21)
- Mufti Faujan Ismail Dauwa alias Mufti Sahab (40)
- Mohammad Amin Shera alias Amin Palanpuri (21)
- Mohammad Abdul Rahman Savdi alias Mohammad Palanpuri alias Abu Unisa (22)
- Bilal Durani Mohammad Ammar Ghagha alias Abu Dujana alias Abu Sufiyan alias Abu Zundal alias Umar bin Khattab (18)
Links across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
The ATS said three of the accused are residents of Bhagal in Palanpur, Banaskantha district. Three others are associated with Jamia Abul Hasan Madrasa in Khadiyasana village of Siddhpur in Patan district.
One accused is linked to Jamia Rahmaniya in Ambheta village of Navsari district, while another is a resident of Dewas in Madhya Pradesh.
Investigation underway
Investigators alleged that the group was working to create an active support network for the banned terrorist organisation in Gujarat. However, the ATS has not yet disclosed operational details, the exact nature of the alleged conspiracy, or whether any incriminating material was seized during the operation.
Officials said the investigation is focused on determining the full extent of the alleged network, identifying additional individuals connected to the group, and examining whether further arrests are required.
The accused are expected to be produced before the competent court, where the ATS will seek custodial remand for further interrogation.
The allegations are based on the Gujarat ATS investigation. The guilt or innocence of the accused will be determined during judicial proceedings.
Case has been registered against all 8 accused at ATS under sections 13, 17, 18, 38, 39 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 and section 148, 61 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
