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NIA Arrests Six Suspects in Rajasthan for Anti-National Activities

NIA Arrests Six Suspects in Rajasthan for Anti-National Activities
NIA-ATS operation in Rajasthan: 3 detained on suspicion of links to international terror network · thehansindia.com

Special police teams from India, including the NIA and ATS, conducted searches in several places in Rajasthan on Friday.

They arrested about six people, including religious preachers and a youth.

These individuals are suspected of being involved in activities against the country.

During the searches, agents found important documents and electronic devices.

The arrested people are being questioned to see if they are connected to each other or part of a larger group.

Some of the suspects might be moved to a different city for more questioning.

Key facts

Date of Arrests
Friday
Locations of Raids
Jodhpur (Chokha, Pipad City), Jaisalmer, Sanchore (Jalore district), Karauli
Agencies Involved
National Investigation Agency (NIA), Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Number of Arrested Suspects
Around six (unofficial reports)
Details of Arrested Individuals
Three preachers (Ayub, Usman, Masood) and one youth arrested. Another person picked up in Karauli. Two suspects are reportedly linked to madrassas.
Seized Items
Sensitive documents and electronic devices
Further Interrogation
Suspects likely to be shifted to Jaipur

Quotes

A senior official

A senior official of the Anti-Terrorism Squad of Rajasthan

“Raids have been carried out today in multiple locations in Jodhpur division to nab suspects having alleged links with terror organisations”
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He

A senior official of the Anti-Terrorism Squad of Rajasthan

“The raids are continuing”
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