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News18
05-08-2025
- 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.
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Indian Express
UP ATS arrests two for being in ‘contact with Pak nationals, promoting Sharia law'
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two Indian nationals who were allegedly in contact with several individuals from Pakistan. They are accused of spreading anti-national and extremist views through various social media platforms. According to the police, both suspects were part of online groups that promoted radical content and encouraged others to participate in their activities. The police said that the arrested persons have been identified as Ajmal Ali alias Asgar Khan, a resident of Amroha district, and Dr. Usama Maj Sheikh (26), a native of Maharashtra, stated police. Ajmal (22) is currently pursuing his graduation, while the police are verifying the authenticity of his Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) degree. According to the police, the two were influenced by extremist Wahhabi ideology and aimed to promote 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' and enforce Sharia law in India. They are also accused of trying to radicalize Muslim youth, spread hatred against non-Muslim communities, and incite people to participate in anti-India and unlawful acts, the police said. 'We are working to identify more individuals linked to this network. The investigation is ongoing,' said an officer involved in the case. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore, during the verification process, it was discovered that Shaikh holds a BHMS degree and was employed as a resident medical officer at a private hospital. The police said that while monitoring activities of anti-national elements, police discovered a WhatsApp group named 'Reviving Islam.' This group had three administrators and nearly 400 members, most of whom were from Pakistan. During the investigation, the police discovered that one of the mobile numbers associated with the group belonged to Ajmal. He was allegedly involved in promoting and spreading anti-national and extremist ideologies across various social media platforms, specifically targeting individuals from non-Muslim communities. The agency summoned Ajmal to the ATS headquarters in Lucknow for interrogation. During questioning, he reportedly confessed to his involvement and revealed that, in addition to being a member of the WhatsApp group 'Reviving Islam', he was also in contact with several Pakistani individuals through other social media platforms. According to police, Ajmal further disclosed his connection to an Instagram account operated by Usama Maj Sheikh. He admitted that through this Instagram ID and the Signal app, anti-India conversations were held, including discussions about destabilizing the elected Indian government and enforcing Sharia law in the country. On August 1, the ATS registered a case at its police station and arrested Ajmal. He was produced before the court, which subsequently remanded him to judicial custody. On Sunday, Dr. Usama Maj Sheikh was arrested with the assistance of the Maharashtra ATS and Thane police. Officials stated that Ajmal regarded Dr. Usama as his senior and mentor.
India Today
04-08-2025
- 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
