Investigators claim Haris Ali ran online groups on Instagram, Session and Discord to share ISIS propaganda, extremist speeches and images of slain militants, while agencies now attempt to identify other members believed to have gone underground.
During the probe, Mohammed Ujaid Qureshi, a resident of Meerut’s Baniyapada locality, was identified as one of the active members of the said WhatsApp group.
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 UP ATS arrested Farhan Nabi Qaddiqi from Greater Noida for publishing books spreading religious hatred and receiving Rs 11 crore through hawala channels. Officials said he used the funds to buy land for madrasas and sheltered illegal Bangladeshi nationals.
Rohingya infiltrator Mohammad Abdullah arrested in Varanasi for reconnaissance of key sites, including Gyanvapi. ATS investigates his forged documents, infiltration routes, and motives.
Najibul is accused of giving shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in India, getting their identity cards made, and helping them raise money. He has been in jail for the past ten months. Due to the evidence presented by ATS, his bail has also been rejected by the High Court.