Investigators said Muzamil described himself as a “mere labourer” compared to Umar, who he claimed was far more experienced, intelligent, and influential.
Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said that in the past, several madrasas in the state have been found engaging in illegal activities, and therefore, the scrutiny is required.
The terror accused is Mirza Shadab Baig, the main accused in the 2008 serial bombings in Delhi and Ahmedabad, who is on the run and is believed to be living in Pakistan.
According to a report by the Indian Express, the investigating agencies have discovered a "widespread network" that connects "foreign handlers" in Afghanistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to local operatives in India.
Citing sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Dainik Bhaskar reported that Umar regularly sent provocative Jihadist messages to youths to brainwash them. More than 70 videos, including 12 of Umar, were recovered from mobile phones seized from various individuals arrested in this case.