Gujarat ATS Arrests Four Alleged Al-Qaeda Operatives Linked to AQIS
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested four individuals allegedly connected to Al-Qaeda's Indian subcontinent faction. These arrests are seen as a major success in the fight against terrorism, with the suspects reportedly using social media to link individuals to extremist groups. A detailed press conference is expected to shed more light on their operations and affiliations. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
| Jul 23, 2025, 17:26 IST
Significant Counter-Terrorism Operation in Gujarat
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat has apprehended four individuals suspected of having ties to Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS). Officials confirmed the arrests on Wednesday. Sunil Joshi, the DIG of ATS, verified the detentions and announced that a detailed press conference will be held soon to provide more insights into the module and its operations.
According to police sources, these arrests mark a crucial achievement in counter-terrorism efforts. It is believed that this group had been in contact with operatives of AQIS. Following further investigations, the identities of the suspects and details of their activities are expected to be revealed. Reports indicate that the accused were using social media platforms like WhatsApp to connect individuals with extremist groups. The Gujarat ATS teams had recovered incriminating chats from these platforms, indicating that the suspects had been on the radar for some time. After continuous surveillance, the Gujarat ATS launched an operation that successfully led to the arrest of the four terrorists today.
Sources from Gujarat ATS revealed that all four had been in contact with Al-Qaeda's network for an extended period. They were reportedly engaging in online groups and maintaining regular communication with their handlers, sharing and disseminating extremist ideologies. Monitoring teams tracked their activities and discovered discussions related to events in Gujarat, which ultimately led to their arrest.