Mumbai Suspect Arrested for Gathering Intelligence on Chabad House for Foreign Handlers
- On Saturday, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 20-year-old Yash Singh in Navi Mumbai for allegedly conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations, including Chabad House, on behalf of international criminal syndicates.
- A case registered at the Thrissur East Police Station in Kerala under the Unlawful Activities Act links Singh to anti-national elements he contacted via Telegram.
- Singh allegedly received payments for reconnaissance tasks; officials stated, "His assignments included photographing and pinpointing the exact locations of the Chabad House, businesses owned by Jewish individuals, and areas frequented by foreign nationals."
- Foreign crime syndicates, such as the Pakistan-based 'Shahzad Bhatti Network,' exploit financially vulnerable youth for subversive activities through platforms like Telegram, Instagram, and WhatsApp, officials warn.
- The ATS has urged parents and young citizens to exercise vigilance against online exploitation, specifically warning against accepting money to photograph sensitive locations or share confidential information with unknown contacts.
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Mumbai suspect arrested for gathering intelligence on Chabad House for foreign handlers
The suspect, Yash Singh, a resident of Airoli in Navi Mumbai, was initially detained by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) after intelligence about suspicious social media contacts.
Man arrested after reccing Mumbai's Chabad House, which was targeted in 26/11
The accused has been identified as Yash Singh. He was initially detained by the ATS following inputs about his alleged social media links with anti-national handlers. He was later taken into custody by the Keralam police in connection with a case registered in Thrissur district, the ATS said.
ATS arrests 20-year-old for ‘being in touch’ with suspected terror group
An ATS official said Singh had shared information with international criminal groups through Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram. Members of the groups, using foreign phone numbers, had tasked him with surveying Chabad House.
20-Year-Old Arrested For Spying On Mumbai Locations, Conducted Recce Of 26/11 Attack Site Nariman House
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly collecting information about important locations in Mumbai. One of the places he was watching was Nariman House in Colaba, which was attacked during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
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