Mumbai man arrested over suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed links, Pakistan intelligence angle under probe
- The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 33-year-old Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar near Mahim Metro Station on Tuesday, suspecting the Mumbai resident of links to the banned Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- Akhtar, a Bihar native, reportedly used his decade-long employment as a Rapido driver and perfume seller near Baba Falooda as a cover while investigators allege he promoted radical views online.
- Investigators recovered anti-national material from his phone, including posts stating "Ab jihad ka zamana agya hai" and advocating that Muslims carry weapons, alongside remarks alluding to the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
- Following his court appearance on Friday, Akhtar was remanded to police custody while the agency examines his activity on the Telegram channel IBN-e-Qasim, where he uploaded audio speeches by Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar.
- Authorities continue to investigate his digital footprint, specifically regarding inflammatory posts about religious disputes like the Babri Masjid, as they seek to determine the extent of his connections to the banned organization's recruitment networks.
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Rapido rider arrested in Mumbai over suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed links, inflammatory social media comments
Maharashtra ATS has arrested a 33-year-old suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed associate in Mumbai's Mahim. The accused allegedly worked as a Rapido rider and perfume seller while promoting radical views online, with investigators flagging comments linked to jihad and violence.
Mumbai Police arrest man over alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed
Mahim Police have arrested Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar, 33, over alleged links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He was arrested from Mumbai’s Mahim area on October 22 and produced before a court on Friday, which remanded him in police custody. According to police, Akhtar was active on social media, allegedly promoting the banned […]
The ATS has arrested Mohammed Akhtar, who was posing as a Rapido driver in Mumbai. He is accused of having links with the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed terror outfit and sharing posts inciting the assassination of Prime Minister Modi. Investigation has revealed that he was in touch with Pakistani handlers and was recruiting youth to join militancy.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 33-year-old man from the Mahim area of Mumbai. The accused, identified as Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar, is suspected of having links with the banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and of spreading radical ideology through social media. Acting on a tip-off, the ATS detained him near the Mahim Metro station. Worked as a Rapido Rider and Perfume Seller According to the AT…
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