Sat, 24 Oct, 2026, 09:39 am
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Investigators are examining alleged extremist posts, audio clips of Masood Azhar’s speeches and suspected contacts with Pakistani intelligence operatives The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 33-year-old man from Mumbai’s Mahim area over his alleged links with the banned terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Investigators are examining his online activities and possible connections with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The accused, identified as Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar, was arrested by the ATS’s Kalachowki unit near Mahim Metro station following a tip-off about his suspected activities, according to media reports.
Akhtar reportedly worked as a Rapido bike-taxi rider and also sold perfumes. ATS examines alleged extremist content on social media According to investigators, Akhtar used social media platforms to circulate inflammatory material and content suspected of promoting radical ideology and communal hostility.
The ATS reportedly found objectionable posts and audio clips featuring speeches by Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar on the accused’s mobile phone. Investigators are also examining alleged audio recordings shared through a Telegram group, including speeches concerning the Babri Masjid and other issues.
