Karnataka Man, 24, Arrested over Pakistan Terror Links, Arms Trafficking
- The National Investigation Agency arrested 24-year-old Vishal Kumar Metre in Bidar, Karnataka, over alleged contacts with Pakistan-based terror suspects and an arms-trafficking network.
- Police alleged that Metre communicated through WhatsApp and Instagram with Shahzad Bhatti and other individuals and discussed illegal firearm sales.
- Authorities booked Metre under the Unlawful Activities Act, while the investigation examines possible weapons, money, or a wider network.
- Metre and his family denied the allegations, saying the case arose from a property dispute; proceedings are continuing.
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Bidar youth held under UAPA Act, links with banned outfit
Bidar: A 24-year-old man from Karnataka’s Bidar district has been arrested under the UAPA Act for allegedly maintaining links with members of banned terrorist organisations and persons involved in the illegal trafficking of firearms. Vishalkumar Maitre from Enakoor village used Instagram and WhatsApp to communicate with individuals linked to banned organisations. The first information report … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Techn…
Vishal Kumar Metre, 24, has been arrested in Bidar, Karnataka, for alleged links to a Pakistan-based banned organization and an illegal arms smuggling network. According to police, his mobile phone contained links to individuals and WhatsApp channels based in Pakistan. A case has been registered under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
NIA Arrests Bidar Youth Over Alleged WhatsApp Contact With Pakistan-Based Terror Operatives | 📰 LatestLY
he National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a 24-year-old man from Karnataka’s Bidar district over his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and two other suspected operatives, according to police. The accused, identified as Vishal Kumar Metre, was arrested on October 1 in coordination with local police. 📰 NIA Arrests Bidar Youth Over Alleged WhatsApp Contact With Pakistan-Based Terror Operatives.
Karnataka man, in contact with Pakistan-based terrorist, held
Vishal Kumar Metre, a 24-year-old resident of Bhalki Taluk in Bidar, has been arrested on terrorism charges. He allegedly communicated with Shahzad Bhatti, a recognized terrorist in Pakistan, using social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Initially denying ties to terrorist activities, he ultimately handed over his phone, which uncovered discussions focused on illegal weapons and anti-national endeavors.
Karnataka man, 24, arrested over Pakistan terror links, arms trafficking
Bidar police arrested a 24-year-old man after alleging that his phone showed contacts with Pakistan-based terror suspects and an illegal arms network. The case has widened into a probe of WhatsApp channels, alleged gun-trafficking links and the family's claim that a property dispute lies behind the allegations.
The accused was handed over to the National Investigation Agency.
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