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Uttar Pradesh counter-terrorism investigations

Overview

In late August 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) initiated an investigation into the funding and student records of approximately 16,000 madrasas across the state. The probe focused on bank transactions and potential local or foreign income sources for institutions operating without government financial assistance.

By mid-September 2026, the investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Mohammad Nabil in Azamgarh. Authorities allege Nabil had links to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and used encrypted social media platforms to radicalize youth. Investigators claim Nabil used coded language to discuss operational plans and intended to travel to several countries for terrorist training.

Detailed findings from the ATS indicate Nabil utilized encrypted WhatsApp groups, specifically naming ‘La Ghalib – Illallah’ and ‘Flames of War’, to recruit ‘mujahids’. To evade detection, he reportedly used terms such as ‘trip’, ‘pen’, ‘juice’, and ‘project’ to refer to jihad, knives, chemicals, and operational plans. The ATS stated that Nabil shared extremist literature, including works by Anwar al-Awlaki and former AQIS leader Maulana Asim Umar.

Authorities further claim Nabil was involved in planning a ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ operation in coordination with Pakistan. His digital communications suggested plans to travel to Pakistan, Turkey, and Bangladesh for training in bomb-making. The investigation identified a network of individuals spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Saudi Arabia.

Entities

Mohammad Nabil · Anwar al-Awlaki · Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad · Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent · Azamgarh

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources
    Mohammad Nabil arrested in Azamgarh for alleged AQIS links

    The UP ATS arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Nabil in Azamgarh for alleged AQIS links, using encrypted WhatsApp groups and code words to radicalize youth and plan extremist activities.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Uttar Pradesh ATS investigates funding of 16,000 madrasas

    The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad is investigating the funding and bank accounts of 16,000 unfunded madrasas across the state following intelligence reports.

Sources

dnaindia.com · enavabharat.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindi.news18.com · hindi.webdunia.com · hindikhabar.com · hindupost.in · latestly.com · news.abplive.com · news18.com · prabhatkhabar.com · thecommunemag.com · tv9hindi.com

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