Probe agency arrests jaish operative in conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi, also known as Ayubi, in a major conspiracy case. This arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing JeM investigation.
The NIA conducted extensive searches across 26 locations in five states—Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. The raids targeted areas in Goalpara (Assam), Aurangabad, Jalna, Malegaon (Maharashtra), Meerut, Saharanpur (UP), Baramulla, Pulwama, Ramban (J&K), and Delhi.
During the searches, investigators seized incriminating documents, electronic devices, pamphlets, and magazines. The suspects were found to be involved in radicalising individuals, spreading JeM propaganda, and recruiting young people for violent terror activities.
The investigation revealed plans to carry out terror attacks across India. Further investigations are underway.
Earlier in July, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two overground workers of JeM. According to the details, the two were arrested from Kathua in the Union Territory.
Police said the arrested accused were linked to the terror attack on Indian Army vehicles in Kathua on July 8, which claimed the lives of five soldiers and injured five others.