AHMEDABAD: In a major counter-terrorism success, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested eight suspected terrorists linked to the banned Pakistani outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from locations across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Preliminary investigations reveal that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handlers via social media and were attempting to establish an active Jaish network within Gujarat.
According to investigative agencies, the accused had received financial assistance from Pakistan. They were actively brainwashing and recruiting youths into the organization and attempting to propagate radical ideology by translating terrorist literature into Gujarati.
Simultaneous ATS Operation Across Five Districts in Two States
The Gujarat ATS had received intelligence indicating that individuals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed were attempting to build an organized network in the state. Acting on this information, the ATS formed five specialized teams and conducted simultaneous raids in the Gujarat districts of Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana and Navsari, as well as in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. A total of eight suspects were arrested during the operation. The ATS stated that the operation was meticulously planned over several days, relying on technical surveillance, digital analysis and human intelligence. While all the arrested individuals are originally from Gujarat, one of them was based in Madhya Pradesh.
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Accused Were in Contact with Pakistani Handlers
Briefing the media on the case, Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi stated that two suspects were initially apprehended. Following interrogation and further investigation, six additional suspects were arrested. DIG Joshi reported that a large quantity of objectionable literature, flags and other materials was recovered from the accused. Furthermore, the examination of seized mobile phones has yielded crucial information, which is now being used to advance the investigation.
DG Sunil Joshi stated that all the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based alleged handler named ‘Abdullah Sahab’ via social media. Preliminary investigations have revealed that efforts were being made to strengthen the organization’s network in Gujarat under his instructions.
Terrorist activities were being conducted from a madrasa
The investigation revealed that the accused were residing in a madrasa in Patan. Objectionable literature and several pamphlets were recovered from the premises. Terrorist literature was being translated into Gujarati to propagate the organization’s ideology and easily reach local youth.
Sunil Joshi, Director General (DG) of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), disclosed that the arrested individuals had formed an organization named ‘Gua Darul Islam Gujarat Jaish-e-Mohammed’. One of the terrorists had met an individual from Jammu & Kashmir in Vadodara; this person had arrived in the city at the behest of a Pakistani handler. Jaish had also provided them with ₹3 lakh.
🚨 India’s security agencies have dealt a major blow to terror networks after arresting 8 Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked suspects allegedly working to establish an active module in Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/F38HBWlvBS
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He stated that a handmade Jaish-e-Mohammed flag was recovered from them. The accused had established an organization named ‘Tanzim’ in Gujarat on behalf of Jaish-e-Mohammed. All these terrorists are reported to be linked to the Tablighi Jamaat. They were preparing to set up a Jaish-e-Mohammed sleeper cell network in Gujarat. Eight members had already joined the organisation and were allegedly brainwashing new recruits. To this end, they were actively trying to enlist young people from their respective areas.
Case registered against all eight accused under UAPA
The Gujarat ATS has now registered a case against all eight accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additionally, sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to waging war against the Government of India, criminal conspiracy, and terrorist activities have been invoked. Meanwhile, security agencies are examining the accused’s digital devices, bank transactions, contacts and potential associates. It is anticipated that the scope of the investigation could expand to include others linked to this network based on the interrogation.
Who are the arrested accused?
The individuals arrested by the ATS include Ahmed Abdullah Ghaziwala (19), Ibrahim Mohammad Hussain Ghagha (30), Mudassir Abdullah Ghaziwala (22), Zakaria Durrani Mohammad Ammar Ghagha (21), Mufti Fauzan Ismail Dauwa (40), Mohammad Amin Shera Amin (21), Mohammad Abdul Rahman Savdi Mohammad (22), and Bilal Durrani Mohammad Ammar Ghagha (18), who was arrested from Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Two of the accused are aged 18 and 19, indicating that terrorist organizations are actively pursuing a strategy to target the youth.
Big Update: Gujarat ATS has arrested eight alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
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Ibrahim Mohammad Husen Ghagha
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What is Jaish-e-Mohammed?
Jaish-e-Mohammed is a Pakistan-based banned terrorist organisation founded in 2000 by the terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. Its headquarters is believed to be located in Bahawalpur, in Pakistan’s Punjab province. India had arrested Masood Azhar in Jammu and Kashmir in 1994, but he had to be released in exchange for hostages following the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 in December 1999. Shortly after his release, he founded Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The organization has been involved in several major terror attacks in India, including the Parliament attack (2001), the Pathankot airbase attack (2016), and the Pulwama suicide attack (2019). The United Nations designated Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in 2019.
Currently, agencies are working to determine the extent of this network, identify other active individuals behind it, and ascertain whether it has links to other states in the country. Further significant revelations regarding this entire module are likely as the investigation progresses in the coming days.
