Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Woman Arrested for Al-Qaeda Propaganda, Urged Pakistan Invasion
Shama Parveen Ansari was arrested in Bengaluru for spreading Al-Qaeda's ideas.
She allegedly urged the Pakistani Army to attack India during 'Operation Sindoor', and used social media to share content that promoted extremist views.
Authorities say she promoted AQIS, a banned terrorist group, and incited violence.
Ansari used social media to spread propaganda and is linked to others who shared similar content.
She glorified violence and called for an Islamic revolution in India.
The case involves individuals promoting 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', inciting violence.
Shama Parveen Ansari was arrested by Gujarat ATS for promoting Al-Qaeda propaganda.
Ansari appealed to Pakistan's Army Chief to invade India during 'Operation Sindoor'.
She operated multiple social media accounts to disseminate extremist content.
Ansari's posts promoted AQIS ideology and incited violence against Hindu communities.
She is linked to four other individuals previously arrested for related activities.
- Who
- Shama Parveen Ansari, arrested by the Gujarat ATS.
- What
- Shama Parveen Ansari was arrested for promoting Al-Qaeda propaganda and inciting violence.
- When
- Arrested on July 29, 2024.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- For spreading AQIS propaganda and inciting violence.
Accused's View
Authority's View
Motivation
Accused's View
Ansari's actions were aimed at unifying Muslim lands and removing Hindutva and Zionism.
Authority's View
The authorities consider this promoting violence against the Indian state.
- Accused
- Shama Parveen Ansari
- Charge
- Promoting Al-Qaeda agenda
- Arresting Agency
- Gujarat ATS
- Location of Arrest
- Bengaluru
- Alleged Actions
- Shared extremist content, urged Pakistan invasion
- Related to
- AQIS
- Operation
- Sindoor
Sources
Woman held for AQIS propaganda had urged Pak Army chief to invade India during Op Sindoor: ATS
Woman Arrested for AQIS Propaganda Urged Pak Invasion During Op Sindoor: ATS
Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India
Woman held for AQIS propaganda urged Pak Army chief to invade India during Op Sindoor: ATS
Bengaluru woman urged Pak Army chief to 'invade' India
