Archive · 28 Jan 2026
UP Tailor Arrested in Gujarat Terror Case
A young man named Faizan from Uttar Pradesh went to Gujarat to work as a tailor.
He was arrested by the police there for allegedly planning to harm people in Uttar Pradesh.
The police also said they found some bad books on his phone.
His family is shocked because they sent him to Gujarat to earn money and help them.
He had visited his family last year in May and this is his first arrest.
Faizan Shakil Salmani, a 22-year-old tailor from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, was arrested by the Gujarat ATS.
He was allegedly involved in a terror conspiracy and planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh.
Literature supporting banned terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Qaeda was found on his phone.
Faizan had moved to Gujarat two years ago to work at a cloth-stitching factory in Zarakwad, Navsari district.
His last visit home was in May 2023, and his family is shocked by his arrest.
- Who
- Faizan Shakil Salmani, a 22-year-old tailor from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur
- What
- Arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for alleged involvement in a terror conspiracy
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Zarakwad, Navsari district, Gujarat
- Why
- Allegedly planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh over remarks against the Prophet and possession of literature supporting banned terrorist organizations
- Name
- Faizan Shakil Salmani
- Age
- 22
- Occupation
- Tailor
- Location
- Zarakwad, Navsari district, Gujarat
- Arresting Agency
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
- Allegations
- Involvement in terror conspiracy, planning targeted killings, possession of banned literature
- Last Visit Home
- May 2023 (20 days)