The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested five additional individuals linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module, raising the total number of detainees to 13. Investigators allege the group manufactured IEDs and conducted test explosions while maintaining contact with leadership in Pakistan. This ongoing investigation highlights the agency's efforts to disrupt terror networks operating within the region.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has intensified its operation against a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module, taking five more individuals into custody. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to 13. The individuals were detained across different districts in Gujarat, following investigations into an alleged nationwide plot to carry out bomb blasts.
Evidence of Explosives Training
According to official reports, the suspects allegedly engaged in the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices. Authorities investigating the case stated that the group conducted multiple test detonations in secluded locations within Gujarat. The frequency and nature of these trial explosions, which were reportedly carried out over several months, have become a focal point of the ongoing investigation by the state anti-terror agency.
Forensic Links to Pakistan-Based Leadership
The investigation reached a significant stage following a forensic analysis of electronic devices recovered during earlier phases of the operation. Investigators reported finding evidence of direct communication between the suspects and leaders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. This electronic data is being used to establish the chain of command and the level of coordination between the local module and foreign-based handlers.
Ongoing Security Investigation
Law enforcement agencies are currently examining whether this module was an attempt by the organization to rebuild its operational network. Officials are investigating if the group was operating in response to past disruptions of their activities in other parts of the country. As the investigation into the 13 detained individuals continues, the Gujarat ATS is working to determine the full extent of the group's reach and any remaining ties to external organizations. The case remains active as authorities continue to analyze evidence gathered from the network.