ISIS India Head and Key Aide Apprehended in Assam’s Dhubri: Significant Breakthrough in Counter-Terror Operation

Guwahati: In a significant breakthrough, the Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended Haris Farooqi, alias Harish Ajmal Faruqi, the alleged head of ISIS in India, along with one of his associates, Rehan. The duo, who were on the National Investigation Agency’s most wanted list, were arrested in Assam’s Dhubri district after illegally entering from neighbouring Bangladesh.

Agencies had received intelligence indicating that two members of ISIS in India, who had been staying in a neighbouring country, were planning to infiltrate India through the Dhubri Sector to carry out acts of sabotage, according to sources within the STF.

Led by Inspector General of Police Parthasarathi Mahanta, a team of the Special Task Force launched an operation to apprehend Farooqi and his associate. Acting on credible information, the team initiated a search operation near the international border between India and Bangladesh. The operation culminated in the successful arrest of the two individuals in the Dharmasala area of Dhubri after they crossed the border.

According to statements released by the authorities, Farooqi and Rehan are accused of furthering the interests of ISIS in India by engaging in activities such as recruitment, terror funding, and planning terrorist acts involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in various parts of the country. Multiple cases are reportedly pending against them with agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi, as well as Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) in Lucknow and other locations.

The Assam STF has announced its intention to hand over the arrested individuals to the NIA for further legal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): ISIS India Head and Key Aide Apprehended in Assam’s Dhubri: Significant Breakthrough in Counter-Terror Operation

Q: Who is Haris Farooqi? A: Haris Farooqi, also known as Harish Ajmal Faruqi, is alleged to be the head of ISIS in India.

Q: What is the significance of this arrest? A: The arrest of Haris Farooqi and his associate Rehan is considered significant as they are accused of being involved in furthering the agenda of ISIS in India, including recruitment, terror funding, and planning of terrorist acts.

Q: Where were they arrested? A: Haris Farooqi and Rehan were arrested in the Dharmasala area of Dhubri, Assam, after illegally entering from neighboring Bangladesh.

Q: What agencies were involved in the operation? A: The operation was conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police, led by Inspector General of Police Parthasarathi Mahanta.

Q: What charges do they face? A: They are accused of various offenses related to terrorism, including recruitment, terror funding, and planning of terrorist acts using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Q: What happens next? A: The Assam STF has announced its intention to hand over the arrested individuals to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further legal proceedings.