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Eight held in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh over terror links
The Hindu··4 Jul
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad on July 3, 2026, said it arrested eight people including two teenagers from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh over alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed links. Officials said they were establishing a network and planning attacks. Over 250 pieces of jihadi literature and eight Urdu letters to JeM founder Masood Azhar were recovered. No weapons were seized.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Counter-terror operations in western India may affect local security deployments.
- Online radicalisation remains a concern for families and community institutions.
- UAPA cases carry serious legal consequences for accused and associates.
What's Happening
- Eight people were arrested on July 2 in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
- They are accused of Jaish-e-Mohammed links and planning attacks.
- Over 250 jihadi literature items were recovered.
Security Context
- Accused are from Patan, Navsari, Banaskantha and Dewas districts.
- ATS had made related arrests in April 2026.
- Investigators are probing funding sources and contacts.
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