Two alleged ISIS operatives were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday, officials said. The duo named, Wasim and…
Two alleged ISIS operatives were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday, officials said.
The duo named, Wasim and Nathin,was arrested from Rajkot and Bhavnagar, the officials added. Bomb making material and jihadi literature was recovered from the duo who are believed to be siblings.
According to reports, the duo was planning "lone wolf" attacks in Indian cities and were in touch with their handlers via social media sites.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested two people for joining and supporting ISIS last month while, last year, the Rajasthan ATS had arrested an alleged Islamic State operative in Sikar district.
The individual was involved in collecting and transferring funds for the terror organisation from Dubai.
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