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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
UP Police find Pak terror links, Ghazwa-e-Hind videos in Thane duo's chats
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has uncovered critical information from the mobile phones of Dr Osama Maj Sheikh and Ajmal Ali, arrested from Thane, Maharashtra. The two were allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Reviving to officials, the ATS is decoding messages exchanged on a social media messaging group, which included instructions from Pakistani numbers on making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The chats also featured videos promoting Ghazwa-e-Hind and violent jihad, along with references to the notorious Thatta terror training camp — the same facility where 26/11 attacker Ajmal Kasab was have revealed that several Indian youths were in contact with Pakistani handlers through the group. Chats on Osama's Signal app showed he was instructed to visit Hyderabad, Agra, and Ahmedabad. He reportedly travelled to Hyderabad and Agra multiple times. The suspects were also asked to circulate provocative videos shared on both WhatsApp and Signal platforms. - EndsWith inputs from Santosh Sharma Must Watch
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Thane: Two Arrested For Promoting Anti-National Sentiments, Sharia Law Agenda
Last Updated: The men were allegedly active members of a radical WhatsApp group named "Reviving Islam" Two men were arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district for their alleged involvement in promoting anti-national sentiments and planning to enforce Sharia law in India. Officials said on Monday that the arrests were made during a joint operation by the Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The accused, identified as Ajmal Ali, a resident of Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, and Dr Usama Maz Shaikh, a homoeopath from Badlapur in Thane district, were allegedly active members of a radical WhatsApp group named 'Reviving Islam". The group reportedly had around 400 members, including three administrators, most of whom were Pakistani nationals. UP ATS arrested two men, Osama Sheikh and Ajmal Ali, linked to a radical group named Revive Islam. Connected via Instagram and Signal, their WhatsApp group included 400 Pakistani members. They were involved in anti-national activities, promoting Sharia law, spreading communal… — IANS (@ians_india) August 4, 2025 According to officials, the group was used to circulate extremist content, promote radical ideology, and discuss violent jihad. Investigators found that some members of the group were in regular contact with Pakistani operatives. One Indian phone number linked to the group led ATS teams to Ajmal Ali. Ajmal was called in for questioning at the UP ATS headquarters, where he confessed to spreading radical messages targeting non-Muslims and sharing anti-India content across platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Signal. He also revealed his close connection with Dr Usama Shaikh, whom he referred to as his mentor. Their conversations allegedly included discussions on toppling the elected government and establishing Sharia rule. Based on this information, a case was registered by the UP ATS on August 1, under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Ajmal was arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Later, in coordination with Maharashtra ATS, Dr Usama Shaikh was arrested from Badlapur on August 4. Both accused were found to be actively involved in radicalising Muslim youth, inciting communal hatred, and promoting calls for a so-called 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' (holy war for India). Officials confirmed that the two were handed over to the UP ATS, which is continuing further investigation to trace other members linked to the conspiracy. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
UP anti-terrorist squad arrests two for plotting anti-India conspiracy
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two suspects, identified as Usama Maj Sheikh and Ajmal Ali, for being involved in a plan against India and for trying to create religious arrests exposed an alleged plan to spread communal hatred, promote Sharia law and brainwash youth, which both suspects were allegedly doing. During the investigation, the ATS found that a WhatsApp group named "Reviving Islam" had about 400 members from Pakistan, including three administrators. advertisement One mobile number linked to the group was found to be from Uttar Pradesh. The number was traced to Ajmal Ali, a resident of Amroha near Moradabad, who was using social media to spread certain messages. During questioning, Ajmal confessed he was in contact with several persons from Pakistan. He also said he considered Dr. Usama Maj Sheikh, a resident of Maharashtra, as his told the ATS that he and Dr. Usama were connected through Instagram and the Signal app, where they discussed plans to remove the government in India and implement Sharia was arrested in Lucknow on August 1 and Dr. Usama was arrested from Maharashtra's Badlapur on August to the ATS, both accused were in contact with individuals in Pakistan and were planning to promote violent jihad and Ghazwa-e-Hind through social ATS also said the two men were trying to influence other Muslim youths to act against non-Muslims and take part in activities against India.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
New Indian Express
04-08-2025
- New Indian Express
UP Anti-Terrorist Squad nabs two for plotting to incite communal discord
LUCKNOW: In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), on Monday evening, busted a gang comprising two individuals, allegedly engaged in hatching a conspiracy to incite communal disharmony and wage an ideological war against the state of India. As per the ATS sources, the arrests were part of a wider investigation into radical online networks linked to Pakistan. The UP ATS, initially detained Ajmal Ali, 19, from Amroha in western UP on August 2 for questioning. Based on Ajmal's grilling, his mentor, Usama Maj Sheikh, 24, was picked up from Thane on August 3. The ATS arrested both Ajmal and Usama officially on Monday. The ATS sources claimed that sustained electronic surveillance and intelligence inputs led them to uncover a WhatsApp group named "Reviving Islam" with over 400 members, including three group administrators. The majority of the group members were reportedly based in Pakistan, while one mobile number linked to the group was traced to a UP resident.
