Archive · 7 Nov 2025
UP ATS Uncovers Major AQIS Plot by Operative Linked to Pakistani Handlers
Special police detectives in Uttar Pradesh, called the ATS, have arrested a man named Bilal Khan.
They believe he was planning bad things against India.
Bilal was allegedly working with a group called AQIS, which is like a faraway group that wants to cause trouble.
He was talking to people in Pakistan and getting instructions from them.
He used the internet and social media to spread ideas that encouraged violence and to get other people to join his cause.
He even swore loyalty to his AQIS boss.
The police think his goal was to change India's government using violence.
They are still talking to him to find out who else might be involved.
UP ATS arrested Bilal Khan, an operative linked to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).
Khan is accused of working with Pakistani handlers to plan violent acts and destabilize India.
He allegedly communicated with approximately 4,000 Pakistani numbers and propagated extremist ideologies online.
His motive was to overthrow India's government and establish a Sharia-based regime through violent jihad.
The ATS is investigating to identify his associates, uncover sleeper cells, and trace his network.
- Who
- Bilal Khan, an operative of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
- What
- Allegations of a major subversive plot against India, including planning violent jihad, radicalizing individuals, and propagating extremist ideologies under the direction of Pakistani handlers.
- When
- Arrested on September 15, 2025, and remanded to police custody starting November 4, 2025.
- Where
- Arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Operative allegedly received instructions from handlers across the border.
- Why
- To overthrow India's constitutional government and establish a Sharia-based regime through violent jihad.
Alleged Terror Plot
Accused's Actions
Nature of Involvement
Alleged Terror Plot
Bilal Khan was allegedly working under the direction of Pakistani handlers to wage violent jihad against India, receiving instructions to plan and execute violent acts aimed at destabilizing the Indian state.
Accused's Actions
Bilal Khan was allegedly inspired by extremist ideologies and propagated jihadist messages on social media, glorifying violence and martyrdom. He promoted anti-India propaganda and took an oath of allegiance to an AQIS handler.
Communication and Network
Alleged Terror Plot
Bilal Khan was in contact with nearly 4,000 Pakistani numbers and maintained regular communication with his AQIS handlers across the border, building an online network of Pakistani nationals and Indian sympathizers.
Accused's Actions
Bilal Khan actively propagated extremist ideologies and jihadist messages on social media, building an online network through various social media groups to promote anti-India propaganda.
- Arrested Individual
- Bilal Khan
- Organization
- Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)
- Allegations
- Planning subversive plot, waging violent jihad, propagating extremist ideologies, building online network for anti-India propaganda.
- Links
- Pakistani handlers, AQIS chief Asim Umar Sambhali
- Timeline
- Arrested September 15, 2025; Remanded to police custody November 4, 2025.
- Methods
- Internet communication, social media propagation, oath of allegiance (bay'ah).
