Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Four Al Qaeda Operatives Arrested in Gujarat for Terror Activities
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four people suspected of being connected to Al Qaeda, a terrorist group.
These individuals were using Instagram to share messages and videos that encouraged violence and promoted extremist ideas.
They aimed to spread AQIS's ideology and incite violence against the Indian government, hoping to establish an Islamic state.
The arrests were made based on information about their online activities.
The suspects face charges under anti-terrorism laws.
Gujarat ATS arrested four individuals with alleged ties to Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).
The arrests followed intelligence inputs and surveillance related to the suspects' activities.
The suspects were using Instagram to circulate inflammatory content, including jihadi propaganda.
They aimed to promote AQIS' ideology and incite violence against the Indian government.
The suspects have been booked under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
- Who
- Mohd Faiq, Mohd Fardeen, Sefullah Kureshi, and Zeeshan Ali.
- What
- Four individuals with alleged links to Al Qaeda were arrested.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Why
- For allegedly circulating inflammatory content and promoting AQIS ideology, inciting violence, and spreading unrest.
- Arresting Agency
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Alleged Affiliation
- Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)
- Number of Arrests
- 4
- Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
- Primary Activity
- Disseminating propaganda on Instagram