By Muslim Mirror Staff
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), On Saturday, filed a chargesheet against five individuals in Gujarat for their alleged involvement in illegal entry, fundraising, and recruitment for the notorious terrorist organization, Al-Qaeda.
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said that it had initially identified the suspects for illegally infiltrating India through the Indo-Bangladesh border, using forged identity documents. Investigations by the ATS revealed strong connections to Al-Qaeda. The case was handed over to the NIA on June 19.
According to the NIA, the accused had obtained forged documents to operate covertly within the country, advancing their terrorist agenda. The suspects were not merely involved in illegal entry; they were actively engaged in motivating, radicalizing, and indoctrinating vulnerable Muslim youth.
According to the NIA, the two accused currently on the run, Shariful Islam and Sahiba, are believed to be key handlers of the arrested individuals from across the border. These handlers provided comprehensive training, including the use of covert communication applications, to evade detection and ensure the secrecy and anonymity of their activities.
The NIA, through diplomatic channels, is making efforts to identify and apprehend these handlers, emphasizing the international dimension of the terrorist network. A formal request has already been initiated by the NIA for this purpose.
“The in-depth investigations by the NIA have established that foreign citizens illegally infiltrate into India, obtain fake ID cards and documents, get jobs, and covertly carry out activities on behalf of foreign terror organizations such as Al-Qaeda in the form of sleeper cells,” stated an NIA Spokesperson.
During the course of the investigations, NIA claimed, numerous foreign agents were identified who had clandestinely settled in different parts of India using fake identity documents. These agents not only provided safe passage to other illegal infiltrators but also facilitated their integration by providing them with counterfeit Indian identity documents.
The NIA said that the case remains open, with further investigations ongoing. The agency continues to work diligently to unravel the complex network and ensure the safety and security of the nation.
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