JeM Network Extended to South Gujarat; Two Youths Arrested from Bharuch Madrasa
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two youths from a madrasa in Bharuch for their alleged links to a suspected network of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror outfit, officials said.
The two accused, identified as 20-year-old Mohammad Ayub Sunsara alias Mohammad Khadi, a native of Siddhpur in Patan district, and 20-year-old Mohammad Hasan Hanif Kardia alias Hassan Haidarpuri, were arrested from Darul Uloom Matliwala Madrasa in Bharuch. A court has granted the ATS eight days of remand for further questioning.
The arrests came during an investigation into an alleged terror network operating across Gujarat. The ATS had earlier arrested eight individuals from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh over their alleged links with JeM and suspected efforts to establish a support network for the banned organisation.
Two youths allegedly played active role
According to the ATS, preliminary investigations indicate that both accused had allegedly played an active role in terrorist activities. Their interrogation reportedly revealed that the suspected network had links across several districts of South Gujarat.
The ATS is now investigating the alleged involvement of at least five people from South Gujarat and examining possible links between the accused and other members of the network.
Alleged bomb-making training and IED tests
Investigators have alleged that members of the network had been receiving online training related to bomb-making and IED detonators since 2023.
According to the investigation, raw materials for making explosive devices were allegedly purchased from online and local markets. The accused also allegedly conducted tests involving explosive timer mechanisms at isolated locations on multiple occasions until February 2026.
The investigation further led to the seizure of alleged jihadi literature, a JeM flag and material linked to the banned organisation, including a book attributed to JeM chief Masood Azhar.
The Gujarat ATS is continuing its investigation to determine the full extent of the alleged conspiracy and identify other individuals connected to the network.
