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Four members of a terror module arrested by U.P. ATS on April 3, 2026.
The group was in contact with a Pakistani handler via social media platforms.
They were allegedly planning attacks on railway infrastructure and other key installations.
The suspects were sending photos and GPS locations of important institutions to handlers in Pakistan in exchange for money.
Saquib, a barber from Meerut, is identified as the head of the gang, communicating through encrypted platforms like Telegram, Signal, and Instagram.
The Uttar Pradesh ATS received intelligence about a group involved in anti-national activities and in constant contact with a Pakistani handler. The group’s main objective was to conduct reconnaissance of important military installations, railway infrastructure, police stations, and political figures, providing the information to the Pakistani handler for planning attacks. Saqib, alias Devil, from Meerut, was arrested for being in touch with handlers through encrypted platforms and having links with radical groups. Other arrested individuals include Vikas Gehlawat, Lokesh, and Arbaab. The gang carried out minor arson incidents and sent videos to handlers in exchange for money.
Q: Who were the individuals arrested?
Saqib alias ‘Devil’, Vikas Gehlawat alias Raunak, Lokesh alias Papla Pandit alias Babu alias Sanju, and Arbaab.
Q: What was the main objective of the group?
To conduct reconnaissance of important installations and provide information to Pakistani handlers for planning attacks.
Q: How were they communicating with their handlers?
Through encrypted platforms such as Telegram, Signal, and Instagram.
The U.P. ATS has taken action against a terror module planning attacks in the region.
The importance of vigilance and intelligence in preventing potential terror threats is highlighted.
The use of social media and encrypted platforms by terror groups for communication is a growing concern.
Authorities are actively working to counter such threats and maintain security.
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