Fresh leads have surfaced in the probe of Babita Dhakad, also known as Khadija, the suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed sleeper-cell operative apprehended by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad in Jaipur. During her week-long interrogation, investigators have uncovered significant leads, including potential online radicalization, recruitment attempts targeting young women, and a suspected honey-trap scheme aimed at security personnel.
Sources familiar with the inquiry reveal that Babita had purportedly been in touch with handlers based in Pakistan associated with the terror group for about two years. Authorities suspect she was being prepared for a more substantial role within the network and are reviewing digital evidence concerning online training and radicalization. They are also examining her online activities, which reportedly included searches on suicide attacks and extremist content.
Moreover, preliminary findings indicate that Babita may have been trained to engage with Indian Army personnel via social media and entice them into honey-trap scenarios. Investigators are delving into her social media interactions and communication logs to ascertain the progression of such efforts. There are indications that she had contacts across various states and was potentially involved in influencing and recruiting young women into radical circles.
Furthermore, investigators are looking into a suspected plan to funnel financial aid through cryptocurrency channels. It is alleged that Babita maintained contact with operatives in Pakistan through encrypted platforms like WhatsApp. The probe also encompasses aspects related to potential religious conversions and her use of multiple mobile numbers to conceal her activities.
Officials stress that these details are part of an ongoing investigation and information gathered during interrogations. The veracity of the allegations will be established through evidence and legal procedures.
