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Maharashtra ATS Arrests Woman Over Fraudulent Passport and Saudi Travel
Police in Maharashtra arrested a 21-year-old woman named Nameera Tariq Khan.
Officials say she got passports using addresses that were not genuine.
They say she travelled to Saudi Arabia twice.
Investigators are checking whether those trips were arranged so she could meet her father.
Her father, Tariq Khan, has been missing for years.
Officials allege that he had links to banned groups and fake-currency rackets.
They are investigating whether Nameera knew about or helped with his alleged activities.
They are also checking whether she secretly travelled to Pakistan.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 21-year-old Nameera Tariq Khan in Mumbra, Thane.
Officials allege she obtained passports using false addresses in Kurla and Lucknow.
Nameera reportedly travelled to Saudi Arabia twice.
The ATS is examining whether she secretly visited Pakistan and knew about her father’s alleged activities.
Her father Tariq Khan and mother Shabnam, also known as Firdous Tariq Khan, are untraceable, officials said.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 21-year-old Nameera Tariq Khan; officials also referred to her untraceable parents, Tariq Khan and Shabnam.
- What
- Nameera was arrested for allegedly obtaining passports through fraudulent means and travelling to Saudi Arabia twice.
- Where
- She was arrested in Mumbra, in Thane district, Maharashtra; the alleged passport addresses were in Kurla and Lucknow.
- When
- The reports were published on September 11.
- Why
- Authorities allege she used false addresses and are investigating whether her foreign travel was connected to her absconding father and his alleged activities.
Key facts
- Arrested person
- Nameera Tariq Khan, 21
- Arresting agency
- Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad
- Arrest location
- Mumbra, Thane district
- Alleged passport fraud
- Passports were allegedly obtained using false addresses in Kurla and Lucknow
- Reported travel
- Two trips to Saudi Arabia
- Additional inquiry
- Authorities are examining whether she secretly travelled to Pakistan
- Family status
- Her father and mother were reported to be untraceable
Quotes
A Maharashtra ATS official
An official involved in the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad investigation
“Her father Tariq Khan faces allegations of links with banned outfits like Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen as well as fake currency rackets. He has been absconding for years.”
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