Gujarat ATS arrests five in suspected terror bust
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has apprehended five young men on suspicion of their involvement with a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module. ATS officials allege they were attempting to acquire knowledge related to bomb-making techniques and actively preparing to execute detonations within the State. The arrests were conducted on July 15, however, the ATS has not disclosed whether any incriminating material has been recovered.
All five suspects, in their early twenties and residents of different districts across Gujarat, were presented before a court in Kadi, Mehsana district, on Thursday and remanded into eight days of police custody under the supervision of the ATS. Senior officials indicated that the arrests followed crucial disclosures made during the interrogation of Mohammed Amin Shera, who was detained earlier this month in connection with the same module.
ATS Deputy Inspector General Sunil Joshi stated that Shera’s questioning revealed the existence of an additional group involved in planning explosive activities. “During the interrogation of Mohammed Amin Shera, detail emerged indicating the involvement of another group in the preparations for an explosion,” Joshi explained.
The suspects remain in ATS custody and are undergoing further interrogation. They have been identified as Bilal Shera, 24, a resident of Ahmedabad; Mohammad Ayyub Kadiwal, 22, from Patan; Mohammad Ayyubbhai Sunsara, 20, also from Patan; Shafi Raees Mukhi, 21; and Mohammad Hasan Hanifbhai Kardiya, 20, from Patan. Despite diverse backgrounds, they are interconnected through their association with different madrasas across Gujarat.
Investigators are examining their movements, communications, and potential links to other individuals associated with the JeM module. They are also verifying whether the group has identified specific targets or has begun procuring materials for explosive devices.
Additional information is anticipated as interrogations proceed. The court will reconvene following the completion of the eight-day remand period. Further updates are expected as authorities assemble a comprehensive understanding of the module
