Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Gujarat ATS Arrests 13 Linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested 13 men who are believed to be connected to a group called Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
These men received training in Jammu and Kashmir to handle weapons, make bombs, and use toxic gas.
They conducted bomb tests at eight different places and were planning to attack a hotel in Ahmedabad.
The police found important items like a JeM flag, books by the group's leader, a letter, and a lot of money.
The men were also trying to recruit more people, especially young students.
The police are working to stop any bad activities these men might have been planning.
Gujarat ATS arrested 13 men linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Two suspects received training in Jammu and Kashmir in handling AK-47 rifles, bomb-making, and toxic gas preparation.
The group conducted bomb tests at eight different locations and disposed of materials in public dustbins.
The module was funded with Rs 3 lakh by an overseas handler named Abdullah.
The suspects were scouting targets in Ahmedabad, with a garden-style hotel identified as a possible attack location.
- Who
- Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
- What
- Arrested 13 men linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gujarat, India (Siddhpur in Patan district, Banaskantha, Vadodara, Jammu and Kashmir)
- Why
- Suspected involvement in terrorist activities, bomb tests, and training in toxic gas preparation
Law Enforcement Perspective
Suspects' Alleged Activities
Nature of Training
Law Enforcement Perspective
The Gujarat ATS views the training in Jammu and Kashmir as a serious threat involving toxic gas and bomb-making.
Suspects' Alleged Activities
The suspects allegedly received training in handling AK-47 rifles, bomb-making, and toxic gas preparation.
Intent and Planning
Law Enforcement Perspective
The ATS believes the module was actively planning attacks and had conducted bomb tests.
Suspects' Alleged Activities
The suspects allegedly scouted targets in Ahmedabad and conducted bomb tests at multiple locations.
- Number of Arrests
- 13
- Terrorist Organization
- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- Recovered Items
- JeM flag, books by Masood Azhar, letter to Azhar, Rs 1.30 lakh cash, 43 jihadi books and digital manuals
- Charges
- Attempted test explosions, training in bomb-making and toxic gas preparation
- Locations
- Siddhpur (Patan district), Banaskantha, Vadodara, Jammu and Kashmir
- Funding
- Rs 3 lakh provided by an overseas handler named Abdullah
- Target Identification
- A garden-style hotel in Ahmedabad was identified as a possible attack location
