Gujarat ATS Arrests Five More in Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed Terror Module Case
Digital Desk
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five more persons in connection with an alleged terror module linked to the Pakistan-based banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), taking the total number of arrests in the case to 13.
The latest arrests were made from Khadiyal village in Siddhpur taluka of Patan district. The accused have been identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala alias Mohammed Khadiyasan, Mohammad Palanpuri alias Khali Ayub Sunsara, Shafia Rais Mukhti alias Shafi Chapi and Mohammad Hasan Kardia alias Hasan Haidarpuri.
Five Accused Sent to ATS Custody
The five accused were produced before Judicial Magistrate R.M. Bhatia in Kadi, Mehsana district. The court remanded them to Gujarat ATS custody until July 24 to facilitate further investigation.
The arrests come days after coordinated raids conducted by the ATS across Gujarat and neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, during which eight suspects were taken into custody.
Investigation into Alleged Terror Network
According to ATS officials, the investigation suggests the accused were allegedly part of a wider network linked to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. Investigators are examining allegations of radicalisation, recruitment and logistical support activities.
Officials claim the accused were allegedly in contact with handlers based in Pakistan through encrypted messaging applications and social media platforms. These allegations are part of the ongoing investigation and have not yet been tested in court.
Electronic Devices Seized
During the searches, the ATS seized mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices from the accused. The devices have been sent for forensic examination to recover communication records and digital evidence.
Investigators are also analysing financial transactions, bank accounts and online activities to determine whether the alleged network received foreign funding or maintained links with operatives in other states.
Further Investigation Underway
The ATS has not disclosed whether the alleged module had identified any specific targets, stating that the investigation is at a sensitive stage.
Officials said further arrests and searches cannot be ruled out as forensic analysis and interrogation of the accused continue. The investigation is being carried out in coordination with central and state security agencies to determine the full extent of the alleged network.
The accused remain under investigation, and the allegations against them will be subject to judicial proceedings.:
