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Economic Times
30-07-2025
- Economic Times
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad arrests female Al Qaeda operative in Bengaluru's Manorayanapalya area
ANI Sama Parveen (File photo) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a woman in Bengaluru for her alleged involvement with Al Qaeda, according to police sources cited by IANS. The 30-year-old, identified as Sama Parveen (also referred to as Shama Parveen in some accounts), is originally from Jharkhand and was apprehended during a joint operation conducted on Tuesday by the Gujarat ATS and local police. Following the arrest, intelligence agencies have increased surveillance across Bengaluru. Suspect allegedly supported Al Qaeda ideology online According to IANS, Sama Parveen had been living in the Manorayanapalya locality of Bengaluru for the past three years with her brother, a software engineer. She is a graduate and is alleged to have supported the ideology of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) on social media platforms, including Instagram. Police sources stated that she had shared videos of a key Al Qaeda operative and encouraged young people to engage in terrorism. During the arrest, authorities recovered a laptop, mobile phones, and other digital equipment from her possession. The Gujarat ATS had earlier detained four other individuals with suspected AQIS links, and further investigation reportedly uncovered Parveen's connection to the group. She was produced before a court and transported to Gujarat after a transit warrant was obtained, police sources told IANS. DIG confirms arrest part of broader operation Gujarat ATS Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sunil Joshi confirmed to ANI that Sama Parveen was arrested for her alleged connections to Al Qaeda. Her detention followed the July 23 arrest of four other suspects linked to AQIS. The four accused were identified as Mohd Faiq from Delhi, Mohd Fardeen from Ahmedabad, Sefullah Kureshi from Modasa in Aravalli district, and Zeeshan Ali from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. DIG Joshi said all four had been under surveillance for activities suspected to be associated with AQIS, which is a banned terror outfit affiliated with Al Qaeda. He added that the arrests were made following specific intelligence inputs and coordinated surveillance efforts. Separate NIA arrest at Bengaluru airport In a separate case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested another terror suspect from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on August 31, 2024. The individual was identified as Aziz Ahamad—also known as Aziz Ahmed or Jaleel Aziz—a resident of Tamil Nadu and a key accused in the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir case. According to IANS, the case involves alleged efforts to radicalise youth and establish an Islamic caliphate in India. The NIA said, 'The case in this regard was registered by the NIA against six accused, influenced by extremist, radical and fundamental ideology of Hizb-ut-Tahrir, an international pan-Islamist and fundamental organisation which has been fighting to establish an Islamic caliphate and enforce the constitution written by Hizb-ut-Tahrir's founder Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani.' Ahamad was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.(With inputs from ANI and IANS)
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru woman arrested by Gujarat ATS for alleged Al-Qaeda links, online extremist activites
In a shocking development, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a woman based in Bengaluru on suspicions of collaborating with the banned militant group Al-Qaeda. The woman has been identified as Sama Parveen. Sama Parveen reportedly used Instagram to spread extremist content. Officials asserted that Parveen played a role in activities considered a threat to national security and used social media — particularly Instagram — to spread extremist viewpoints. ALSO READ | Karnataka sees 22% rainfall deficit in July so far, Bengaluru anticipates increased rainfall mid-August Investigators from the ATS reported that Parveen maintained regular online interactions with four individuals — two from Gujarat and two from Delhi/Noida — who were detained earlier this year due to their alleged Al-Qaeda connections and dissemination of radical content online. Operating out of Bengaluru, Parveen has been accused of joining several militant-focused Instagram channels, posting incendiary material to influence and draw young people toward extremist causes. She is believed to have circulated messages and videos endorsing 'Ghazwa-e-Hind,' a campaign advocated by some radical groups calling for a religious war in the region. ALSO READ | Bengaluru's long-delayed civic body polls likely to happen after November: DCM DK Shivakumar Authorities said Parveen, during questioning, acknowledged her participation in these digital extremist circles and admitted to distributing provocative content that could inspire violence. The ATS claimed to have confiscated substantial digital proof from her electronic equipment, which they contend supports her involvement in the alleged propaganda network. Upon scrutinizing several Instagram accounts distributing radical messaging, the ATS uncovered that all five suspicious profiles were linked to Parveen. Utilizing digital forensics and advanced investigative methods, agents pinpointed her location and ultimately detained her in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Bengaluru Airport reports highest bird strikes in south India with 343 cases: Report This breakthrough resulted from leads given by individuals previously detained for Al-Qaeda ties, providing information about Parveen's social media activities and her connections with other radicalized contacts. Originally hailing from Jharkhand, Parveen had lived in the Manoramapalya area of Bengaluru for the last five years. Acting on intelligence inputs, ATS operatives raided her residence and placed her under arrest on Tuesday morning. Her detention also relates to a case tied to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Jharkhand. Soon after being apprehended, Parveen was presented before the 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Bengaluru, Judge Vishwanath, who authorized the Gujarat Police to transfer her for further investigation. The ATS has since intensified efforts to unravel whether Parveen operated by herself or as part of a more extensive extremist network in southern India, with ongoing interrogations and technical checks attempting to map out her connections and activities in greater detail. Further investigation is underway and more details are expected shortly. (Reporting by Coovercolly Indresh)
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad arrests female Al Qaeda operative in Bengaluru's Manorayanapalya area
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a woman in Bengaluru for her alleged involvement with Al Qaeda, according to police sources cited by IANS. The 30-year-old, identified as Sama Parveen (also referred to as Shama Parveen in some accounts), is originally from Jharkhand and was apprehended during a joint operation conducted on Tuesday by the Gujarat ATS and local police. Following the arrest, intelligence agencies have increased surveillance across Bengaluru. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others Cybersecurity Data Science MBA Data Science Finance Healthcare Public Policy CXO Operations Management Others Leadership PGDM Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Project Management Product Management Management Design Thinking healthcare MCA Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Suspect allegedly supported Al Qaeda ideology online According to IANS, Sama Parveen had been living in the Manorayanapalya locality of Bengaluru for the past three years with her brother, a software engineer. She is a graduate and is alleged to have supported the ideology of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) on social media platforms, including Instagram . Police sources stated that she had shared videos of a key Al Qaeda operative and encouraged young people to engage in terrorism. During the arrest, authorities recovered a laptop, mobile phones, and other digital equipment from her possession. The Gujarat ATS had earlier detained four other individuals with suspected AQIS links, and further investigation reportedly uncovered Parveen's connection to the group. Live Events She was produced before a court and transported to Gujarat after a transit warrant was obtained, police sources told IANS. DIG confirms arrest part of broader operation Gujarat ATS Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sunil Joshi confirmed to ANI that Sama Parveen was arrested for her alleged connections to Al Qaeda. Her detention followed the July 23 arrest of four other suspects linked to AQIS. The four accused were identified as Mohd Faiq from Delhi, Mohd Fardeen from Ahmedabad, Sefullah Kureshi from Modasa in Aravalli district, and Zeeshan Ali from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. DIG Joshi said all four had been under surveillance for activities suspected to be associated with AQIS, which is a banned terror outfit affiliated with Al Qaeda. He added that the arrests were made following specific intelligence inputs and coordinated surveillance efforts. Separate NIA arrest at Bengaluru airport In a separate case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested another terror suspect from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on August 31, 2024. The individual was identified as Aziz Ahamad—also known as Aziz Ahmed or Jaleel Aziz—a resident of Tamil Nadu and a key accused in the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir case. According to IANS, the case involves alleged efforts to radicalise youth and establish an Islamic caliphate in India. The NIA said, 'The case in this regard was registered by the NIA against six accused, influenced by extremist, radical and fundamental ideology of Hizb-ut-Tahrir, an international pan-Islamist and fundamental organisation which has been fighting to establish an Islamic caliphate and enforce the constitution written by Hizb-ut-Tahrir's founder Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani.' Ahamad was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.
