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NEW DELHI: Sarabjit Singh, who drove his vehicle into the Vidhan Sabha premises Monday, did so to draw attention to his missing nephew's case, he has told cops. He hoped that a high-ranking official there would address the matter. Police sources disclosed that Sarabjit, a farmer from Singhpur village in Pilibhit, initially intended to target Parliament.Delhi Police, however, is not taking his claims at face value and has taken eight days remand to corroborate his statements. Pilibhit police said ...Read More >
In a joint operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have arrested two suspects from Mumbai for allegedly plotting a terror attack in the national capital. The accused, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara (both Mumbai residents), have been brought to Delhi for further interrogation. According to investigators, both men were highly radicalised and had alleged links with multiple terror organisations, including Ja ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a cramped rented home in Kurla's Abdulla Compound, a father sits with his head in his hands, struggling to make sense of how his 18-year-old son's life unravelled in a matter of days. Mohammad Hamad Jalaluddin Mehmood Ali Siddique, barely out of school and having just turned 18, is now in the custody of the Delhi Special Cell, arrested with the help of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) over alleged links to an Islamic State (IS)-inspired module that investigators claim was p ...Read More >
* A terror module linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda was uncovered by Andhra Pradesh police * The group radicalised youth using jihadi videos and speeches of extremist ideologues * A separate women's wing was planned for recruiting female cadres in the terror network Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Amravati: A terror module with suspected links to foreign terror organisations -- including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda -- has been unearthed for ...Read More >
In a joint operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday detained a man from Kushinagar district on suspicion of having links with the Islamic State (ISIS), officials said. The accused, identified as Rizwan Ahmed, was picked up from the Chhawani area of Padrauna town and later taken to Delhi on transit remand for further interrogation. According to police sources, Rizwan came under the scanner during an ongoing investigation by the Delhi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the aftermath of his son's arrest in a joint operation by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Delhi Police Special Cell, Jalaluddin Siddiqui has come forward describing the sequence of events, claiming he had no prior knowledge of the action taken by authorities. Speaking to the media, Jalaluddin said officials arrived at their residence in the early hours of the morning. "On the 3rd, around 4-5 AM, some people came and said they were from an agency. I was not home at ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based woman identified as Sayeeda Begum is among dozens of members of a terror module busted by the Andhra Pradesh Police on Sunday, April 5. Begum was reportedly heading "Khawateen," the women's wing of the module identified as "Al Malik Islamic Youth." The module is linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). It is being operated by foreign handlers based in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Syria. Earlier, t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Delhi Police's Special Cell, with assistance from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), on Saturday conducted searches at two locations in Mumbai and a nearby district in connection with a case involving suspected links to online propaganda associated with the banned terror organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said. In the multi-state operation, three youths were arrested for their alleged engagement with extremist content on social media platforms an ...Read More >
The BJP plans to contest the West Bengal assembly elections by highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda, foregoing the projection of a chief ministerial candidate to challenge Mamata Banerjee and the TMC. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, West Bengal Assembly LoP and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya during the mega nomination rally for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, in Kolkata on April 2, 2026. Photograph: @AmitShah X/ANI ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A suspected terror module with alleged links to foreign handlers and extremist organisations, including ISIS, has been uncovered, with investigators claiming the network was involved in radicalising young people in India.The development comes after Andhra Pradesh Police sent teams to multiple states, Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana and Rajasthan, to arrest around a dozen suspects, including three from Andhra Pradesh, in connection with the case.According t ...Read More >
Washington, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS), have exploited social media's low-cost, fast, globally connected platforms for ideological propaganda, recruitment, mobilisation, and executing terror attacks. Through these platforms, the terror groups propagate extremist ideology, aiming for mass radicalisation by employing "emotional and psychological manipulation" to influence children as young as 12, a report said on Saturday. "Cyber- ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted a suspected terror module allegedly operating under the directions of Pakistani handlers, arresting four persons for planning arson attacks on railway infrastructure and conducting reconnaissance of key installations and public assets across multiple cities.According to ATS officials, intelligence inputs indicated that this group was in continuous contact with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms and was involved ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 3 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has successfully busted a terror module allegedly operating under the direction of Pakistani handlers and planning attacks on key installations in the state. The arrests prevented a major sabotage attempt near Lucknow railway station, officials said on Friday. According to ATS sources, intelligence inputs revealed that an India-based group was in continuous contact with Pakistan-based operatives through social media platforms suc ...Read More >
Eradication of Maoism needed only a strong will, which the Narendra Modi government has, and the Congress, in contrast, not only allowed Maoist violence to proliferate but the growth of urban Naxals also took place under their watch, Union Minister Amit Shah said today. Responding to the debate in the Lok Sabha on eradication of Left-wing terror -- the government's deadline for which ends tomorrow -- Shah said the Maoist violence has cost the lives of 20,000 young people and affected 120 millio ...Read More >
National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi criticized the BJP in a Lok Sabha debate, accusing them of fostering right-wing extremism in India. He called for discussions on institutionalized extremism against Muslims and minorities, and lamented the bias in addressing various forms of extremism. National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi launched a severe critique against the ruling BJP during a Lok Sabha debate, accusing them of entrenching right-wing extremism in the nation. Mehdi, sp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that the United States sees "exceptionally strong" prospects for deepening cooperation with India in securing critical mineral resources and building resilient advanced manufacturing supply chains, underscoring growing strategic alignment between the two countries, according to SPAN magazine. In an interview with SPAN magazine, the US Embassy in New Delhi publication, Gor highlighted that bilateral initiatives are already ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the government of "systematically silencing the Opposition" in Parliament, alleging that Congress leaders were denied a chance to respond to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Lok Sabha debate on Left Wing Extremism. In a post on X, Tagore said, "Today in Parliament, when Amit Shah made baseless and politically motivated allegations against Leader of Opposition Sh Rahul Gandhi, we -- Congress MPs -- sto ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (PTI) The Gujarat ATS has foiled a terror conspiracy to target individuals in Uttar Pradesh and arrested a person alleged to be operating as a "lone wolf" after being influenced by extremist ideologies linked to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, Faizan Shaikh, was in the final stages of planning targeted killings across Uttar Pradesh for 'insulting' Prophet Mohammed, according to officials. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recove ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and apprised him of India's strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to an MEA statement, the Bangladesh High Commissioner's attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka. The MEA said, "India c ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 16 (ANI): Telangana Police on Tuesday stated that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, was originally from Hyderabad, contrary to earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin. The Telangana Police statement comes as Australian authorities continue to investigate the December 14 massacre during the Jewish community's Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach as a terroris ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 16 (ANI): Telangana Police on Tuesday stated that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, was originally from Hyderabad, contrary to earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin. The Telangana Police statement comes as Australian authorities continue to investigate the December 14 massacre during the Jewish community's Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach as a terroris ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): India and Jordan strongly reaffirmed their shared stand against terrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amman, with both sides condemning terrorism in all its forms and backing efforts to counter radicalisation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. Briefing the media, MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said the visit was the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Jordan in 37 years and coincided wit ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's strong stance against radicalization. They also spoke about Gaza and the need for regional peace. Agreements and MoUs were signed to boost cooperation. Business partnerships and investments were also explored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman and discussed measures to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, on Monday strongly condemned the deadly terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, describing it as a "tragic and inhuman act" and reiterating that Islam stands for saving lives, not taking them. Reacting to the incident, Ilyasi said, "No amount of condemnation is enough for this incident. Innocent people have been killed. The killers were devils, but the one who tried to save them was a ...Read More >
Who Is Samaresh Singh? Rohini Acharya's Investment Banker Husband, DU Alumni, Owns Properties Worth... Dhaka trembled under the weight of uncertainty as the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal rippled across Bangladesh. The announcement that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had been sentenced to death sent shockwaves through the nation. Within hours, her party headquarters at 23 Bangabandhu Avenue released a lengthy statement -- her first direct response since the tribunal's controv ...Read More >
Faridabad: In the corridors of Al-Falah University, few took notice when Dr Shaheen Shahid was occasionally seen in quiet conversation with Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie. To their colleagues, the interactions have taken on a whole new meaning since the duo's arrest in the Delhi terror attack.A former colleague of Shaheen, who spoke to TOI, said he saw Muzammil meet her on campus "a couple of times" in 2023. "They seemed cordial, nothing out of the ordinary," recalled the doctor, who left Al Falah Uni ...Read More >
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has apprehended a 32-year-old software engineer from the Kondhwa area of Pune due to alleged connections with Al-Qaeda. Disturbing evidence has emerged, including images of him wielding an AK-47 rifle and constructing improvised explosives, as reported by officials on Wednesday. The suspect, named Zuber Hungargekar, was arrested on Monday under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Investigators revealed that digital materials found in his p ...Read More >
Acting on precise intelligence and rigorous cyber surveillance, CIK uncovered two social media accounts -- 'faithful_warrior57' and 'Gurkboru.08' -- actively promoting terrorist ideologies. These handles were found glorifying violence, sharing propaganda materials, including audio clips of known terrorists, and inciting secessionist sentiments to radicalise vulnerable youth. Following meticulous technical analysis, CIK identified the operators as two juveniles: Hashim Mashood Lone, 17, from Kha ...Read More >
Srinagar- Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has thwarted an online radicalisation attempt and prevented two Kashmiri teenagers from being drawn into a terror network operating through social media platforms. According to a statement, the CIK said it had "dismantled a digital radicalisation network" that was using multiple online platforms to propagate extremist ideologies and lure vulnerable youth toward violence. "Acting on precise cyber intelligence, CIK identified two radical social media ...Read More >
On Sunday, a significant turning point unfolded in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, as twenty-one Maoist militants laid down their arms. This dramatic surrender, part of the 'Poona Margem' program, saw the group yielding 18 weapons to local officials. Among them was a key Division Committee Secretary and a notable contingent of 13 women fighters from the Kuemari/Kiskodo Area Committee. As many as 21 Maoist cadres surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday after handing over 18 weapons to auth ...Read More >
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