B’luru terrorist arrest case: Search continues for mastermind Junaid

Team Udayavani, Jul 25, 2023, 2:15 PM IST

The CCB police in Bengaluru have made significant progress in their investigation into a case involving preparations for terrorist acts within the state. They have uncovered information about Mohammad Junaid, a member of the notorious Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) organization, who was hiding abroad.

Interestingly, it has been revealed that Junaid had a girlfriend. However, as soon as the case came to light, he distanced himself from her. Despite this, sources indicate that until recently, he had been in contact with her. The investigations have pointed towards Junaid’s presence in either a Central Asian or European country.

In related events, two other individuals, namely Mohammad Fahad Koya, a Pakistan-born LeT member, and Afar Pasha, a suspect in the Indian Institute of Science blasts, are currently imprisoned in Parappaagrahara Jail. These individuals were found to be inciting a rowdy sheeter named Abdul Reha Mann, who had been previously incarcerated in 2011, to join their terrorist organization.

Further investigations have shown that Rahman, after being released from jail in 2012 for plotting acts of vandalism, was rearrested due to his involvement in terrorist activities. Shockingly, it has come to light that not only Nazir, Mohammad Fahad Koya, and Afar Pasha but also other inmates in Agrahara Jail have been subjected to indoctrination. It appears that they have been targeting members of their own community for radicalization.

As the case unfolds, two suspects remain in custody. Authorities believe that Junaid may have played a role in facilitating terrorist training and arranging visits to members of foreign organizations. The situation remains under investigation as law enforcement agencies work diligently to apprehend those involved and prevent any potential terrorist acts in the state.