New Developments in Rajasthan Woman's Anti-Terror Investigation

New Findings in Anti-Terror Investigation Involving Rajasthan Woman

Recent developments have emerged in an anti-terror investigation concerning a woman from Rajasthan. She is suspected of having ties to the Pakistan-based terrorist organization, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and is currently under scrutiny. According to officials from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Babita Dhakad, also known as Khadija, was apprehended due to alleged connections with anti-national elements operating across the border. Reports indicate that she was taken into custody based on intelligence inputs, with investigators claiming she was in contact with handlers in Pakistan. Originally from Sawai Madhopur district, Dhakad was residing with her retired father in the Vatika area of Jaipur at the time of her arrest. It has been reported that she had been living separately from her husband for several years, leading an independent life.

Dhakad's Social Media Operations Linked to Pakistan

Investigators have also alleged that her communication channels, including WhatsApp and other social media platforms, were operated or influenced from locations in Pakistan. It is claimed that she shared access credentials related to her SIM service, enabling external control. During surveillance, she was observed visiting multiple locations in Jaipur. Authorities suspect that she maintained regular contact with several handlers based in Pakistan, including individuals operating from Bahawalpur. During these interactions, attempts were made to ideologically influence her and instill religious sentiments. One individual who communicated with her claimed to be a relative of Masood Azhar and stated he was operating from Bahawalpur.

Recruitment and Training Efforts Under Investigation

The ATS suspects that the network involved efforts to recruit and train individuals, aligning with the sleeper cell-style operational patterns associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed. The investigation is ongoing, with officials examining digital evidence and communication records to uncover the full extent of the alleged connections.

Dhakad's Conversion to Islam

According to officials, during questioning, the woman revealed that she converted to Islam under the influence of a cleric based in Pakistan, with whom she was in phone contact. She also disclosed that some of her contacts had discussed arrangements to assist her in traveling to Pakistan. The ATS is currently investigating these claims and analyzing the digital evidence collected during the inquiry. Based on the evidence gathered so far, the agency has filed a case against her under relevant sections of the UAPA and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).