New Delhi: The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad has uncovered an alleged terror module linked to the banned outfit Jaish e Mohammed that was reportedly working to spread extremist ideology and establish an active network across the state.
According to investigators, the group functioned as a sleeper cell and was involved in efforts to radicalise individuals through various communication channels while laying the groundwork for future terror activities. Authorities said the module was operating under a coordinated conspiracy aimed at expanding the organisation’s influence in Gujarat.
The investigation began after intelligence inputs pointed to individuals allegedly working on behalf of the terror outfit. A detailed operation involving technical surveillance and human intelligence led officials to identify direct links between the suspects and the banned organisation.
Officials said the module operated under the name Darul Islam Gujarat Jaish e Mohammed and had access to an operational fund of nearly Rs 3 lakh to support its activities. To avoid attracting attention from law enforcement agencies, members allegedly purchased an old vehicle without registering ownership in their names.
Investigators found that the network had spread its presence across multiple locations and allegedly used local religious institutions as centres for recruitment and outreach activities. Joint raids conducted in Gujarat and neighbouring Madhya Pradesh resulted in the arrest of eight suspects from different locations linked to the operation.
A major breakthrough came after officials recovered a large cache of digital propaganda material from a secure storage application found on one of the accused’s mobile phones. Authorities said 254 pieces of extremist content were seized along with books reportedly printed in Pakistan and handwritten letters addressed to Jaish chief Masood Azhar.
Cases have been registered under multiple provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as investigations continue into the wider network and its possible links beyond the state.
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