UP ATS caught a student in conspiracy to recruit for ISIS. At the same time, NIA arrested 7 foreigners (6 Ukrainian, 1 American) in anti-India conspiracy. They were providing drone training and hardware to terrorist groups.
Lucknow: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh has arrested a dental student on charges of connection with the terrorist organization ISIS. The name of the arrested boy is Harris Ali, his age is 19 years and he is a resident of Saharanpur. When the police started investigation on the basis of intelligence, this entire matter came to light. Harris, along with one of his associates, was using social media platforms like Instagram. Through this they were trying to spread the network of ISIS in the country and recruit people into the organization. During interrogation it also came to light that they were conspiring to create a major disaster in India. Harris told the inquiry that he does not believe in democracy, but supports Sharia law and the establishment of the Caliphate.
Conspiracy against India, 7 foreigners arrested
New Delhi: In another case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a total of 7 suspected terrorists, including 6 Ukrainians and one American citizen, for hatching a terrorist conspiracy against India. All of them were produced in a Delhi court, from where the court has sent them to NIA custody till March 27.
What was the terrorist plot?
The accused had entered India on valid visas, but they entered the conflict area of Mizoram without permission. After this he went to Myanmar from there and met anti-India organizations. These people trained terrorist groups to operate drones and also supplied hardware for terrorist activities. Investigation also revealed that he had procured drones from Europe and given them to anti-India forces.
After this input NIA was keeping an eye on them. A few days ago, NIA raided Kolkata, Delhi and Lucknow airports simultaneously and arrested 7 people. Of these, the American citizen was caught from Kolkata Airport, while the rest were caught from Lucknow and Delhi Airports. A case has been registered against all of them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).