New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The naming of Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam attack chargesheet was a big move by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The in-absentia trial of Hafiz Saeed, who is the head of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, would be a test case, and the NIA will not only call out Pakistan’s bluff, but will also use this against Pakistan at international forums.The likes of Saeed and Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar have for years evaded scrutiny after carrying out terror attacks in India. A…
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Ahmedabad/Patan, July 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has intensified its investigation into the alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) network uncovered earlier this month, questioning around five more suspected individuals in Patan district’s Siddhpur after fresh leads emerged during the ongoing probe.The latest action follows the arrest of eight alleged operatives by the Gujarat ATS ahead of the annual Rath Yatra.Investigators said the fresh questioning was prompted by evidence sugge…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) In October 2025, the Jaish-e-Mohammed set up its first women’s wing led by Sadiya Azhar, the sister of the outfit’s chief Masood Azhar. The main aim of the wing was recruitment, radicalisation, and eventually to build a Fedayeen squad.The wing, known as Jamaat-ul-Mominaat (JuM), has been actively radicalising both men and women in Pakistan. Intelligence agencies have now learnt that a new modus operandi is in play so far as its India operations are concerned.An Inte…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Hizbul Mujahideen, once projected as a home-grown terror outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, has recently begun changing its strategy.The group, which had remained largely inactive after Indian security forces dismantled most of its networks in Jammu and Kashmir, has now launched a fresh recruitment drive.An Intelligence Bureau official said that the recruitment pattern is, however, different and today the Hizbul Mujahideen has more Pakistani fighters as compared to the lo…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As India’s Operation Sindoor continues to cast a long shadow over Pakistan-based terror outfits, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), weakened by heavy losses and struggling to regain operational strength, has launched an extensive digital propaganda campaign in a bid to stay relevant and rebuild its support base, intelligence officials have said. According to officials, Operation Sindoor dealt a severe blow to the JeM, including the destruction of its headquarters at Bahawalpu…
Ahmedabad, July 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has questioned more than 200 individuals with a history of violent offences or communal enmity as part of an extensive security exercise to ensure the annual Rath Yatra passes off peacefully without any untoward incidents, officials said on Monday. According to the Crime Branch, the preventive action was undertaken to ensure that the procession is conducted smoothly in an atmosphere of communal harmony and peace.The exercise formed part of…
Banaskantha, July 6 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday took three of the eight accused arrested in the alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module case to Bhagal village in Palanpur of Banaskantha district, as part of its ongoing investigation during police remand. According to the sources, the visit was undertaken to reconstruct the sequence of events, verify evidence gathered during the investigation and corroborate information obtained from the accused following their arrest.Th…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the designation of 17 Pakistani nationals, including Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, and six Indians as “terrorists”, an official said on Saturday. Home Minister Shah said that PM Modi-led government is committed to dismantling every terror module to ensure the safety of India and its people.In a post on social media platform …
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In one of the most significant actions taken in recent years against cross-border terrorism, the Central government has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move is aimed at weakening the leadership, recruitment, financing and operational networks of Pakistan-backed terror organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), along with their affiliated gro…
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) What began as a piece of intelligence received by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) about suspected extremist activity in North Gujarat has, investigators say, led to the unearthing of an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module that had been quietly taking shape over the past few months through a network of relatives, trusted associates and online contacts.The ATS has arrested eight people from Banaskantha, Patan, Navsari, Mehsana and Madhya Pradesh, alleging that the…