Gujarat ATS arrests five more in terror module case linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested five more individuals in connection with an alleged terror module linked to the banned Pakistan-based outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), bringing the total number of accused to 13. The newly arrested individuals, mostly from Patan district, were allegedly staying at Jamia Abul Hasan Madrasa since 2023. During this period, they reportedly underwent training in assembling Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), learned bomb detonation techniques, and circulated extremist literature. The court has remanded them to eight days in police custody for further investigation.
Key Points
- Gujarat ATS arrested five more individuals in a terror module case, increasing the total accused to 13.
- The module is linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
- The arrested individuals allegedly received training in assembling IEDs and bomb detonation techniques.
- They were also accused of circulating extremist literature.
- The arrests were made in Patan and Banaskantha districts of Gujarat.
Exam Facts
- Agency: Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
- Terror outfit: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
- Total accused: 13.
- ATS Deputy Inspector-General: Sunil Joshi.
- Location of alleged training: Jamia Abul Hasan Madrasa in Patan district.
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