Maharashtra ATS arrests suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed associate in Mumbai

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad Jaish-e-Mohammed Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar Mumbai terrorism arrest Maulana Masood Azhar

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 33-year-old Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar in the Mahim area of Mumbai. The arrest was conducted by the ATS Kalachowki unit near the Mahim Metro station following a tip-off.

Investigators allege that Akhtar had links to the banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He reportedly used his employment as a Rapido rider and a perfume seller as cover to propagate radical ideologies and incite communal tension through social media platforms.

Authorities recovered inflammatory content from his mobile phone, including audio clips of speeches by JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar. The suspect allegedly operated a Telegram group used to share such content and was an active member of the Pakistan-backed Telegram channel ‘IBN-e-Qasim’.

Additionally, the ATS is investigating an Instagram post by the accused that commented on security lapses during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mumbai. Investigators are also examining potential contact between the suspect and Pakistani intelligence operatives.

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Jaish-e-Mohammed · Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad · Maulana Masood Azhar · Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar · Mumbai

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[● 5 SOURCES] Audio clips of speeches by Maulana Masood Azhar were found on the suspect's phone. news.abplive.com · www.indiatv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar in Mumbai’s Mahim area. news.abplive.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com · www.indiatv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly used his work as a Rapido rider and perfume seller as cover for his activities. news.abplive.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com · www.indiatv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] An Instagram post by the suspect allegedly commented on security lapses during Prime Minister Modi's Mumbai visit. news.abplive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The accused allegedly operated a Telegram group to share inflammatory content. news.abplive.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com · www.indiatv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The accused is suspected of having links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist organization. news.abplive.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com · www.indiatv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was allegedly an active member of the Pakistan-backed Telegram channel ‘IBN-e-Qasim’. www.socialnews.xyz · www.indiatv.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Investigators are examining potential contact between the accused and Pakistani Intelligence Operatives. news.abplive.com · www.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com