In a major counter terrorism operation, the&nbsp;Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four suspected terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The arrests were made during coordinated raids in Gujarat, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant breakthrough in India&rsquo;s fight against domestic terror networks.
According to Gujarat ATS officials, the arrested suspects are aged between 20 to 25 years and were allegedly radicalised operatives working to expand AQIS's footprint across the country. The suspects have been identified as:
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Mohammad Faiq, son of Mohammad Rizwan, resident of Farashkhana, Delhi
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Mohammad Fardeen, son of Mohammad Rais, resident of Fatehwadi, Ahmedabad
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Saifullah Qureshi, son of Mohammad Rafiq, resident of Bhoiwada, Modasa (Gujarat)
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Zeeshan Ali, son of Asif Ali, resident of Sector 63, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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The ATS has launched a thorough interrogation of the arrested men to uncover the depth of their network, their intended targets, and possible links with global terror outfits.
Simultaneously, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a suspected Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative, identified as Aakashdeep, a 22 year old resident of Amritsar. He was apprehended from&nbsp;Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday.
Police sources revealed that Aakashdeep provided logistical support to attackers involved in the recent grenade blast in Batala, Punjab. He is also accused of arms smuggling and maintaining direct contact with BKI members through social media platforms.
The arrests underline the growing threat posed by radical elements operating through digital networks and sleeper cells across Indian cities. Security agencies have intensified their vigilance and surveillance following these developments.

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Gujarat ATS Busts AQIS Module, 4 Terrorists Held

Gujarat ATS foils major AQIS terror plot; Delhi Police nabs BKI suspect from Indore

July 23, 2025 | 18:46 IST