Archive · 21 May 2025
Two Arrested in Nadiad for Cyberterrorism Activities
Two individuals, including an 18-year-old and a minor, were arrested for cyberterrorism in Nadiad.
They allegedly attacked over 50 Indian government websites using a technique called DDoS, which overwhelms websites with traffic.
The accused posted messages against India and used tools and techniques they learned online.
They operated through a Telegram group and are being investigated for potential outside assistance and funding.
The attacks occurred between April and May of this year.
Both had previously failed their class 12 exams.
They are charged with cyberterrorism under the IT Act.
Two individuals, including a minor, were arrested for cyber terrorism in Nadiad.
They launched DDoS attacks on over 50 Indian government websites.
The attacks occurred during Operation Sindoor and involved posting anti-India content.
The accused used tools learned from YouTube and GitHub to conduct the attacks.
A Telegram group named Anonsec was used to coordinate and share information.
- Who
- Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari, a minor and associates.
- What
- Two individuals arrested for cyber terrorism involving DDoS attacks on Indian websites.
- When
- Attacks occurred between April and May 2025.
- Where
- Nadiad, targeting Indian government websites.
- Why
- To wage cyber war against India and spread anti-India content.
- Accused
- Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari, Minor
- Location of Arrest
- Nadiad, Gujarat
- Age
- 18 (Jasim)
- Charges
- Cyber Terrorism under IT Act
- Targeted Websites
- 50+ Indian government websites
- Methods
- DDoS attacks, posting anti-India content
- Tools Used
- Python, GitHub, Pydroid, Termux
- Telegram Groups
- Anonsec, ELITEXPLOIT
