Archive · 28 Oct 2025
IT Professional Arrested in Pune for Alleged Terror Links
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Zubair Hangargekar, an IT professional from Pune, on Monday.
They suspect he has ties to terror activities.
Police found evidence on his electronic devices linking him to terror.
Hangargekar was taken into custody from the Pune Railway station.
The ATS raided his home earlier in October, along with other suspects, following clues from a previous case.
Zubair will remain in custody until November 4th as the investigation continues, which includes questioning a few more suspects.
Zubair Hangargekar, an IT professional, was arrested in Pune.
He is accused of alleged terror links and connections.
The arrest was made by the Maharashtra ATS.
Incriminating materials and videos were found on his electronic devices.
He was remanded to custody until November 4.
- Who
- Zubair Hangargekar
- What
- Arrested for alleged terror links and connection to a terror funding case.
- When
- Arrested on Monday
- Where
- Pune Railway Station area
- Why
- Due to incriminating material found on seized electronic devices and links to a Satara robbery and terror funding case.
Police Investigation
Legal Proceedings
Evidence
Police Investigation
Evidence supports a terror link.
Legal Proceedings
The court will determine the strength of the evidence presented.
- Suspect
- Zubair Hangargekar
- Age
- Around 30 years
- Profession
- IT Professional
- Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Location of Arrest
- Pune Railway station area
- Arresting Agency
- Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Custody
- Sent to ATS custody until November 4
Sources
Maharashtra ATS arrests man from Pune for radicalisation activities
Terror Suspect Arrested From Pune During Maharashtra ATS Raids In Kondwa Area
Techie held from Pune for terror links, FIR lodged under UAPA
Pune Techie Arrested By Anti-Terrorism Squad For Alleged Links With Al Qaeda
Pune man arrested by Maharashtra ATS for radicalisation activities
Pune: Techie Zubair arrested by Maharashtra ATS after terror-related material found in his laptop in an earlier raid
Pune: Techie Zubair arrested by Maharashtra ATS after terror-related material found in his laptop in an earlier raid
