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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Gujarat ATS arrests Al Qaeda 'operative' from Bengaluru
After arresting four suspected operatives of Al Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) recently, the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday arrested Shama Parveen (33) from Bengaluru for being a campaigner for AQIS. Parveen has been brought to Ahmedabad and remanded to 14-day police custody by the Ahmedabad Rural Court. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare MCA Data Analytics CXO Digital Marketing Healthcare Others Cybersecurity Management Leadership Operations Management Finance Degree Data Science Data Science MBA Technology Product Management others PGDM Public Policy Design Thinking Project Management Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Originally from Jharkhand, Parveen, a commerce graduate, was reportedly operating from Bengaluru for around half a decade and carrying out propaganda for the proscribed outfit. Speaking to the media, Gujarat DIG ATS Sunil Joshi said the interrogation of one of the four AQIS operatives arrested earlier led to the spotting of Parveen's social media handles, which were heavily populated with more than 10,000 followers each. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Joshi said that while Parveen had initially confessed that she used to upload incendiary material on social media, including speeches of AQIS leaders like Maulana Asim Umar and Anwar al-Awlaki, that promoted violent jihad and Ghazwa-e-Hind. Parveen, according to Joshi, also uploaded videos of Maulana Abdul Aziz of Lahore's Lal Masjid on her accounts. On July 22, Gujarat ATS had arrested Fardin Sheikh from Ahmedabad, Mahammad Faique from Chandni Chawk in Delhi, Jishan Ali from Noida and Saifullah Qureshi from Modasa, Aravalli district in Gujarat for their alleged affiliation with AQIS. Live Events
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Shama Parveen Ansari, the Bengaluru woman linked to Al-Qaeda propaganda?
Shama Parveen Ansari, originally from Jharkhand and currently residing in RT Nagar, Bengaluru, has emerged as a key figure in an ongoing investigation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) into online radicalisation and the spread of extremist propaganda. Shama Parveen Ansari, accused of promoting the anti-national propaganda of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), after her arrest by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Bengaluru.(PTI) She was arrested on Tuesday from her residence for allegedly promoting the anti-national ideology of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terrorist organisation. She was brought to Gujarat on Wednesday under transit remand. According to officials, Ansari was using digital platforms to circulate content that called for an 'armed revolution or jihad' against the Government of India. Her activities, authorities claim, were not limited to ideological endorsement, she was actively using social media to spread inflammatory messages designed to create religious discord and incite violence. An official release from the ATS stated that Ansari managed two Facebook pages and one Instagram account, collectively followed by over 10,000 users. Through these platforms, she is alleged to have shared content linked to AQIS and other radical preachers, news agency PTI reported. (Also Read: Bengaluru woman arrested by Gujarat ATS for alleged Al-Qaeda links, online extremist activites) Connection to AQIS and radical preachers This included speeches and videos by AQIS leader Maulana Asim Umar, slain Al-Qaeda ideologue Anwar al-Awlaki, and Maulana Abdul Aziz of Lahore's Lal Masjid. The material promoted themes such as Ghazwa-e-Hind, called for attacks on 'non-believers' or kafirs, and advocated for the overthrow of the Indian government. Investigators also found that Ansari had maintained contact with Pakistani entities via phone and email. Her role in the dissemination of extremist material came to light during a separate ATS operation earlier in July. On July 23, Gujarat ATS had arrested four men from Delhi, Noida, Ahmedabad, and Modasa for allegedly sharing radical and jihadi propaganda videos from AQIS on their social media accounts. The ATS said these videos aimed to incite Indian Muslim youth to reject the country's democratic system and instead impose sharia (Islamic law) through armed rebellion. Among the four arrested was Mohammad Faiq, a resident of Delhi, who had shared provocative videos calling for jihad and terror attacks in India. It was later revealed that Faiq had sourced this content from three social media accounts, two Facebook pages and one Instagram handle, which, according to investigators, were operated by Shama Parveen Ansari. Following this discovery, a Gujarat ATS team, with the support of central agencies and state police, moved to apprehend Ansari in Bengaluru. The ATS is now investigating the extent of Ansari's influence, her network of contacts, and the impact of her digital outreach. (With PTI inputs) (Also Read: 'Bengaluru is India's economic engine, but...': Tejasvi Surya flags metro delays, fare hike in Lok Sabha)
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Gujarat ATS arrests woman from B'luru for contact with terror modules
Bengaluru/Ahmedabad: A 30-year-old woman, who allegedly maintained contact with terror modules and shared posts related to radicalisation, was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from her rented home in Bengaluru's Hebbal area on Tuesday. Sources said ATS officers who were tracking people in contact with terror modules received information about the activities of Shama Parveen, a Jharkhand native staying in a rented home in the city with her brother for the past three years. She is accused of sharing posts related to radicalisation, downloading speeches and uploading those on her Instagram account. She was allegedly in contact with terror modules and considered a sympathiser of banned terror outfits. She also followed on Instagram a few persons recently arrested by ATS in other states. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Senior ATS officials told TOI that Parveen's Instagram accounts were linked to suspects promoting al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) ideology. Her arrest is part of a broader crackdown on online radicalisation. Almost a week ago, Gujarat ATS had arrested four men from Ahmedabad, Modasa, Delhi, and Noida for allegedly inciting youth towards anti-national activities through social media. These suspects were found promoting AQIS propaganda under the banner of 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' and encouraging followers to take up arms against Indian democratic institutions. Following her arrest, ATS produced Parveen in court and obtained a transit warrant to move her to Gujarat for further investigation.
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bengaluru woman arrested by Gujarat ATS in crackdown on ‘Al Qaeda module'
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a fifth person allegedly linked to an Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) module. The accused, 30-year-old Shama Parveen, a native of Jharkhand who had been living in Bengaluru for the past five years, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly disseminating extremist content through social media platforms. Parveen's arrest follows the July 22 arrests of four others — Mohd Fardeen from Ahmedabad, Mohd Faiq from Delhi, Zeeshan Ali from Noida, and Sefullah Kureshi from Modasa in Gujarat's Aravalli district. These four were booked under multiple sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly promoting radical content linked to AQIS via Instagram and Facebook. A Gujarat ATS team led by DySP Virjeetsinh Parmar, with assistance from central agencies and Bengaluru city police, located and arrested Parveen on July 29. She was produced before the 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court in Bengaluru, where Judge Vishwanath granted Gujarat Police a transit warrant. According to Gujarat ATS, a preliminary examination of Parveen's mobile phone revealed she was allegedly operating flagged Instagram and Facebook accounts from the investigations into the earlier accused, and had uploaded speeches of AQIS leaders like Maulana Asim Umar and Anwar al-Awlaki that promoted violent jihad and Ghazwa-e-Hind. She had also allegedly shared videos of Maulana Abdul Aziz of Lahore's Lal Masjid, which officials claim called for an armed struggle to overthrow the Indian government and foment communal discord. Officials further alleged that Parveen was also in contact with individuals linked to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) through social media and that her online activity aimed to radicalise individuals and gain support for extremist movements. Following her arrest, Parveen was brought to Ahmedabad on a transit remand for further legal proceedings. Officials said that a more detailed examination of her phone revealed additional alleged social media handles, email accounts, and suspected links with foreign and Pakistani-based entities. Intelligence and police teams in Karnataka are now probing her local associations and any wider network she may have had. According to Gujarat ATS officials, investigations into the online activities of the earlier accused led them to an Instagram account allegedly operated by Mohd Faiq — 'sharyat_ya_shahadat' — which had reposted provocative content from accounts titled 'strangers_nation02', 'Strangers Of The Nation' and 'Strangers Of The Nation 2'. Further digital forensics had allegedly pointed investigators to Parveen. According to officials, Parveen was staying with her brother, who works for a private firm.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru woman arrested by Gujarat ATS for alleged Al-Qaeda links, online extremist activites
In a shocking development, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a woman based in Bengaluru on suspicions of collaborating with the banned militant group Al-Qaeda. The woman has been identified as Sama Parveen. Sama Parveen reportedly used Instagram to spread extremist content. Officials asserted that Parveen played a role in activities considered a threat to national security and used social media — particularly Instagram — to spread extremist viewpoints. ALSO READ | Karnataka sees 22% rainfall deficit in July so far, Bengaluru anticipates increased rainfall mid-August Investigators from the ATS reported that Parveen maintained regular online interactions with four individuals — two from Gujarat and two from Delhi/Noida — who were detained earlier this year due to their alleged Al-Qaeda connections and dissemination of radical content online. Operating out of Bengaluru, Parveen has been accused of joining several militant-focused Instagram channels, posting incendiary material to influence and draw young people toward extremist causes. She is believed to have circulated messages and videos endorsing 'Ghazwa-e-Hind,' a campaign advocated by some radical groups calling for a religious war in the region. ALSO READ | Bengaluru's long-delayed civic body polls likely to happen after November: DCM DK Shivakumar Authorities said Parveen, during questioning, acknowledged her participation in these digital extremist circles and admitted to distributing provocative content that could inspire violence. The ATS claimed to have confiscated substantial digital proof from her electronic equipment, which they contend supports her involvement in the alleged propaganda network. Upon scrutinizing several Instagram accounts distributing radical messaging, the ATS uncovered that all five suspicious profiles were linked to Parveen. Utilizing digital forensics and advanced investigative methods, agents pinpointed her location and ultimately detained her in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Bengaluru Airport reports highest bird strikes in south India with 343 cases: Report This breakthrough resulted from leads given by individuals previously detained for Al-Qaeda ties, providing information about Parveen's social media activities and her connections with other radicalized contacts. Originally hailing from Jharkhand, Parveen had lived in the Manoramapalya area of Bengaluru for the last five years. Acting on intelligence inputs, ATS operatives raided her residence and placed her under arrest on Tuesday morning. Her detention also relates to a case tied to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Jharkhand. Soon after being apprehended, Parveen was presented before the 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Bengaluru, Judge Vishwanath, who authorized the Gujarat Police to transfer her for further investigation. The ATS has since intensified efforts to unravel whether Parveen operated by herself or as part of a more extensive extremist network in southern India, with ongoing interrogations and technical checks attempting to map out her connections and activities in greater detail. Further investigation is underway and more details are expected shortly. (Reporting by Coovercolly Indresh)
