Archive · 7 Oct 2026
ATS Links Mira Road Stabbing to Ansari’s Despair
The ATS says Zaib Ansari attacked two security guards near his home in Mira Road on April 27.
The guards were hurt, but they later left the hospital.
Investigators say Ansari watched online videos by extremist preachers.
They describe personal problems, including a recent divorce and being asked to leave his rented home, as adding to his despair.
The chargesheet also says he was distrustful of food cooked by strangers.
Investigators say they found no evidence that another person planned or directed the attack.
Ansari is in jail and has been charged under an Indian anti-terrorism law.
A note found at his home reportedly mentioned “lone wolves.”
The ATS chargesheet says Zaib Ansari stabbed two security guards near his Mira Road residence on April 27; both guards were injured and later discharged.
Investigators say Ansari had watched online videos of extremist preachers and was self-radicalised.
The chargesheet describes his recent divorce, eviction pressure and distrust of food cooked by strangers as factors deepening his despair.
The ATS says it found no evidence that anyone else guided or assisted Ansari.
Ansari is in jail and faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act; a note at his home reportedly referred to “lone wolves.”
- Who
- Zaib Ansari, 31, and two security guards, who were injured.
- What
- Ansari allegedly stabbed the guards; the ATS chargesheet describes him as self-radicalised and says investigators found no evidence of outside involvement.
- When
- April 27; the chargesheet was filed the week before the article was published.
- Where
- Near Ansari’s residence in Mira Road, Mumbai.
- Why
- The ATS chargesheet says personal difficulties and online videos of extremist preachers contributed to Ansari’s despair and radicalisation.
- Accused
- Zaib Ansari, 31, a US-returned man
- Attack date
- April 27
- Location
- Near Ansari’s residence in Mira Road
- People injured
- Two security guards; both were later discharged from hospital
- Investigation
- The ATS said it found no evidence of an outsider’s involvement
- Chargesheet
- Nearly 2,500 pages, filed by the ATS
- Legal status
- Ansari is in jail and faces charges under the UAPA