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Assam Police arrests key operative of Bangladeshi terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team in Kokrajhar

The arrested accused, identified as Nasim Uddin SK, is a close aide of the prime accused Nur Islam Mandal. Mandalw was previously arrested for his involvement in extremist activities in the same case by STF.

Edited By: Shubham Bajpai Guwahati Published : Feb 04, 2025 11:39 IST, Updated : Feb 04, 2025 11:42 IST
Assam police arrests ansarullah bangla team operative
Image Source : ANI Ansarullah Bangla Team operative in STF custody

In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has once again delivered a significant blow to anti-national elements under Operation Praghat which is aimed at dismantling fundamentalist networks and global terrorist organisations across the country.

STF Assam and Kokrajhar Police, acting upon precise intelligence inputs, launched a swift and strategic operation, successfully apprehending a key operative, Nasim Uddin SK, from Kokrajhar district in the early hours of February 3.

Providing details, Rajib Saikia, CPRO of Assam Police said, "The arrested individual has been identified as an active member of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JAM). He was a close associate of the prime accused Nur Islam Mandal, who was previously arrested for his involvement in extremist activities in the same case by STF from Kokrajhar."

The officials said that the accused had been evading law enforcement and was absconding since the intervening night of December 17, 2024.

The CPRO further added, "Investigations have revealed that the arrested operative was a key conspirator, working closely with Nur Islam Mandal in acquiring weapons and manufacturing IEDs intended to arm and empower extremist factions. Their objective was clear--to destabilise national security, disrupt peace, and pose a grave threat to India's sovereignty. This arrest marks another critical step in dismantling the growing nexus of radical elements who seek to create unrest and jeopardise the integrity of our nation."

The person was arrested in connection with STF PS Case No. 21/2024 under Sections 61(2)/147/148/149 of the IPC, R/W Sections 10/13/16/18/18B/20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, R/W Section 12(1)(a) of the Passport Act, 1967; added Section 38/39 of the UA(P) Act, Sections 4/5 of the Explosive Act, Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, and Sections 13/14 of the Foreigners Act.

He was produced before the court from where he was sent to police custody for seven days. The investigation is underway to expose the full extent of the terror network, which has deep-rooted connections across the border. 

(With ANI Inputs)

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