Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Manhunt Launched for Al-Qaeda Linked Terrorist in India
The police in India are looking for a man named Mohammed Ujaid Qureshi.
He is suspected of being part of a group that supports terrorism and is linked to Al-Qaeda.
The police found a chat group on WhatsApp where people were talking about attacking security forces.
Qureshi was one of the active members of this group.
The police tried to arrest him on January 18th, but he ran away.
His two brothers were also questioned but later released.
Qureshi is believed to be skilled at convincing young people to join terrorist activities.
His father works as a fruit agent, importing fruits from Jammu and Kashmir and selling them in Meerut.
Mohammed Ujaid Qureshi, a Meerut resident, is suspected of being linked to an Al-Qaeda-inspired terror network.
A WhatsApp group discussion revealed plans for suicide attacks on Indian security forces.
Qureshi was identified as an active member of the WhatsApp group and was attempted to be arrested on 18th January.
Qureshi's two brothers were detained but later released after questioning.
Qureshi is suspected to be part of a terrorist sleeper cell and skilled in radicalizing youths.
- Who
- Mohammed Ujaid Qureshi, a suspected Islamic terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda
- What
- A manhunt has been launched for his arrest
- When
- The arrest attempt was made on 18th January
- Where
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- He is suspected of being part of a terrorist sleeper cell and involved in discussions about suicide attacks on Indian security forces
- Suspect's Name
- Mohammed Ujaid Qureshi
- Location
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Linked Organization
- Al-Qaeda
- Arrest Attempt Date
- 18th January
- Suspect's Occupation
- Radicalizing youths
- Father's Occupation
- Fruit commission agent