Archive · 12 Dec 2025
ED Conducts Multi-State Raids on ISIS-Linked Module
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other security forces conducted raids in multiple states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Kolkata, and Uttar Pradesh.
They were searching for people involved in terror financing and money laundering linked to the ISIS group.
The raids were based on a case from last year that accused 21 people of trying to recruit and train youth for terrorist activities.
The accused had declared a village in Thane as a special zone and were planning attacks.
They were also involved in illegal wood smuggling to fund their activities.
A key leader, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, who died in June, was previously arrested for these activities.
ED conducted multi-state raids on 40 locations linked to an ISIS module based in Padgha, Thane.
Raids were supported by Maharashtra ATS and central security forces for security.
Case filed under PMLA based on an NIA case from November 2023 involving 21 accused.
Accused declared Padgha as 'Al Sham' and motivated youth to relocate for strengthening their base.
Investigation also uncovered an illegal Khair wood smuggling racket funding extremist activities.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Central Security Forces
- What
- Multi-state raids on ISIS-linked module for terror financing and money laundering
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Padgha, Borivali, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Delhi, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate terror financing, radicalization, and illegal activities linked to ISIS
- Agencies Involved
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Central Security Forces
- Location
- Padgha, Borivali, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Delhi, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh
- Operation Focus
- Terror financing, money laundering, radicalization, and illegal wood smuggling
- Legal Basis
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), NIA case from November 2023
- Key Suspects
- 21 individuals charged by NIA, including Shahnawaz Alam and late Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan
- Radicalization Efforts
- Declared Padgha as 'Al Sham', motivated youth to relocate, and prepared for terrorist attacks
Sources
Maharashtra: ED and ATS conduct joint raids in Padgha over suspected terror funding
ED raids in 4 states in ISIS linked radicalisation case
ED Raids In 4 States In Padgha ISIS-Linked Radicalisation Case
Nationwide Raids Uncover ISIS-Linked Radicalisation, Illicit Funding Network
Linked to NIA & ATS case: ED conducts 40 searches nationwide in ISIS conspiracy probe
