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23-05-2025
- Politics
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‘Ghazwa-e-Hind, Babri revenge, sharia': 2 arrested for sharing intel with Pakistan
ATS officials said Alam joined several groups operated by Pakistani agents, and he was in touch with Pakistani nationals linked to the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik read more The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday (May 22) arrested a Varanasi resident for allegedly spying for Pakistan. 45-year-old Tufail Alam was allegedly in contact with a Pakistan-based network of spies and was reportedly involved in sharing sensitive material to Pakistanis to hurt India's sovereignty and internal security. ATS officials said Alam joined several groups operated by Pakistani agents, and he was in touch with Pakistani nationals linked to the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Alam used to share photos and videos of sensitive locations on the groups, featuring Raj Ghat, Namo Ghat, Gyanvapi, railway stations, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Nizamuddin Dargah. He would also share provocative material on groups, including videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi and messages promoting 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', revenge for Babri Masjid and the imposition of Sharia law in India. In total, he was in touch with over 600 Pakistani numbers. He used to contact a woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, Pakistan, whose husband serves in the Pakistani Army. 'Tufail sent the link of these [WhatsApp] groups run by Pakistan to many other people of Varanasi, and he was in contact with more than 600 Pakistani numbers. He was in contact with a woman named Nafeesa, a resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan, through Facebook, whose husband is in the Pakistani Army,' the ATS statement claimed. The authorities have now booked Alam under sections 148 and 152 of the BNS. Delhi resident also booked on similar charges The UP ATS also arrested a Delhi resident on Thursday on similar charges. Mohammed Haroon, a resident of Seelampur, Delhi, allegedly maintained contacts with Muzammil Hussain, the Delhi-based Pakistan High Commission staffer whom India on Wednesday declared persona non grata. Haroon, a scrap dealer, extorted money in connivance with Hussain, promising people Pakistani visas, the ATS said. 'He is involved in anti-national activities by sharing security-related information related to national interest with Muzammil Hussain,' it said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Investigators said that during questioning, Haroon revealed he met Hussain at the Pakistan High Commission because he has relatives in Pakistan. The ATS mentioned that Haroon shared important information about India's internal security with Muzammil Hussain. Hussain then used that information to try to harm India's internal security. Haroon is also accused of giving Muzammil Hussain details about several bank accounts in India. Hussain deposited money he collected by defrauding people seeking Pakistani visas into those accounts.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
UP Man Arrested For Spying For Pak, Was Part Of "Anti-National" WhatsApp Groups
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS0) received intelligence that Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam, a resident of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was associated with a WhatsApp group created by Pakistan-backed anti-national organizations aimed at harming India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity, said a an official statement. Tufail is a resident of Doshipura, Jaitpura, District in Varanasi. It was also reported that the individual was sharing important internal security-related information with Pakistani phone numbers. According to the release, upon developing this intelligence, the ATS field unit in Varanasi confirmed that the accused, Tufail, was in contact with multiple individuals in Pakistan. Tufail was sharing videos of Maulana Shad Rizvi, a leader of the terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Labbaik in Pakistan, on WhatsApp groups. He was also sharing messages calling for "Ghazwa-e-Hind," avenging the Babri Masjid incident, and implementing Sharia law in India. Tufail had shared images and information related to several key Indian locations, including Rajghat, Namoghat, Gyanvapi, the railway station, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Nizamuddin Auliya, with Pakistani numbers. He also circulated the link to these Pakistan-run groups among many other people in Varanasi. Tufail was reportedly in contact with over 600 Pakistani numbers. He was also in contact via Facebook with a woman named Nafeesa, a resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan, whose husband is reportedly in the Pakistani army. On May 22, 2025, Tufail was arrested from Adampur, Varanasi under FIR No. 05/25, Sections 148/152 of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) at ATS Police Station, Lucknow. The accused will be presented before the Honourable Court as per legal procedure for further judicial action. His mobile phone and SIM cards were also seized.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP ATS arrests Kashi man for espionage
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested a 45-year-old Varanasi resident for allegedly working for a Pakistan-sponsored network involved in and attempts to destabilise India's sovereignty and internal security. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused Tufail Alam, a resident of J-15/107, Doshipura, under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi, was arrested from the holy city's Adampur area. According to ATS officials, Tufail joined several WhatsApp groups operated by the Pakistan-backed organisation and was sharing sensitive information related to India's internal security with Pakistani contacts. Officials said investigations revealed Tufail was in touch with numerous Pakistani nationals, including members of the banned terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Labbaik. He frequently shared provocative content, including videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi and messages promoting 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', revenge for Babri Masjid and the imposition of Sharia law in India. He also shared photographs and details of vital locations, including Raj Ghat, Namo Ghat, Gyanvapi, railway stations, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Nizamuddin Dargah with Pakistani numbers. Tufail allegedly distributed group links to other locals in Varanasi and maintained contact with over 600 Pakistani numbers. He was also in contact with a woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, Pakistan, whose husband serves in the Pakistani Army. They said an FIR under sections 148 and 152 of the BNS has been registered at ATS police station, Lucknow and he will be produced before the competent court for further legal action.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Varanasi man arrested for ‘spying' for Pakistan, shared ‘ghazwa-e-hind' messages with 600+ contacts via WhatsApp
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam and a resident of Doshipura, Jaitpura in Varanasi, on charges of spying for Pakistan, according to an official statement released on May 22, 2025. The arrest follows intelligence inputs indicating Tufail's involvement in sharing sensitive information with Pakistan-backed anti-national groups aimed at undermining India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity. The ATS received credible intelligence that Tufail was active in WhatsApp groups created by Pakistan-supported organisations with anti-India agendas. Investigations revealed that he was communicating with over 600 Pakistani contacts, sharing videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi, the leader of the banned Pakistani terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik. These messages included calls for "Ghazwa-e-Hind," a radical concept advocating a holy war in India, revenge for the Babri Masjid demolition, and the imposition of Sharia law. Tufail reportedly circulated images and details of several strategic Indian locations, including Rajghat, Namoghat, Gyanvapi, the railway station, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Nizamuddin Auliya, to Pakistani contacts. The Varanasi resident also disseminated links to Pakistan-run WhatsApp groups among numerous individuals in Varanasi, facilitating the spread of extremist propaganda. Further inquiry revealed Tufail's contact with a Pakistani woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, whose husband is reportedly a member of the Pakistani Army. According to police reports, communication between them occurred via Facebook, suggesting a broader network of cross-border interactions. On Thursday, May 22, Tufail was apprehended from Adampur, Varanasi, under FIR No. 05/25, registered at the ATS Police Station in Lucknow, under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His mobile phone and SIM cards were seized as part of the investigation. He is scheduled to be presented before the appropriate court for judicial proceedings. Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber from Haryana, was arrested recently on charges of spying for Pakistan. Jyoti Malhotra, known for her travel vlogs, was reportedly in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, including Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi who was expelled earlier this month. Alongside her, other accused include Guzala from Punjab, a local quack, a factory worker, a student, and security personnel, all suspected of passing sensitive information to Pakistan.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Varanasi man arrested for ‘spying' for Pakistan, shared ‘ghazwa-e-hind' messages with 600+ contacts via WhatsApp
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam and a resident of Doshipura, Jaitpura in Varanasi, on charges of spying for Pakistan, according to an official statement released on May 22, 2025. The arrest follows intelligence inputs indicating Tufail's involvement in sharing sensitive information with Pakistan-backed anti-national groups aimed at undermining India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity. The ATS received credible intelligence that Tufail was active in WhatsApp groups created by Pakistan-supported organisations with anti-India agendas. Investigations revealed that he was communicating with over 600 Pakistani contacts, sharing videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi, the leader of the banned Pakistani terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik. These messages included calls for "Ghazwa-e-Hind," a radical concept advocating a holy war in India, revenge for the Babri Masjid demolition, and the imposition of Sharia law. Tufail reportedly circulated images and details of several strategic Indian locations, including Rajghat, Namoghat, Gyanvapi, the railway station, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Nizamuddin Auliya, to Pakistani contacts. The Varanasi resident also disseminated links to Pakistan-run WhatsApp groups among numerous individuals in Varanasi, facilitating the spread of extremist propaganda. Further inquiry revealed Tufail's contact with a Pakistani woman named Nafisa from Faisalabad, whose husband is reportedly a member of the Pakistani Army. According to police reports, communication between them occurred via Facebook, suggesting a broader network of cross-border interactions. On Thursday, May 22, Tufail was apprehended from Adampur, Varanasi, under FIR No. 05/25, registered at the ATS Police Station in Lucknow, under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His mobile phone and SIM cards were seized as part of the investigation. He is scheduled to be presented before the appropriate court for judicial proceedings. Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber from Haryana, was arrested recently on charges of spying for Pakistan. Jyoti Malhotra, known for her travel vlogs, was reportedly in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, including Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi who was expelled earlier this month. Alongside her, other accused include Guzala from Punjab, a local quack, a factory worker, a student, and security personnel, all suspected of passing sensitive information to Pakistan. Of the 12 arrested, six are from Punjab, five from Haryana, and one from Uttar Pradesh. The network is believed to have been involved in sharing classified military intelligence and facilitating espionage activities linked to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
