NIA conducts nationwide raids in terror conspiracy probe linked to Al-Qaida
The searches targeted individuals suspected of supporting and funding activities linked to the proscribed terrorist organization.
The searches targeted individuals suspected of supporting and funding activities linked to the proscribed terrorist organization.
FATF has released India’s mutual evaluation report on combating terror financing and anti-money laundering regime.
The heightened security efforts aim to raise public awareness and assist the police in locating and capturing the terrorists.
Sarma said, "All demolished madrasas were not madrasas but Al Qaeda offices. We demolished 2-3 and now the public is coming to demolish others."
Amitava Sinha, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Barpeta district told ANI that two persons were arrested for their alleged link with AQIS/ABT. So far, 37 persons have been arrested linked with AQIS/ABT in Assam.
The two arrested are Raqib Sarkar and Kazi Ahshanullah. STF sources said that both were members of Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub-continent (AQIS), with Sarkar being the operation-in-charge of West Bengal.
The US and the Taliban signed the peace agreement in February 2020 under the Presidency of former US President Donald Trump. The deal stated the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghan soil and the Taliban would abate violence and guarantee that its soil will not be a safe haven for the terrorists.
The Union Minister's reaction comes after the Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) issued a letter warning of suicide bombings in Indian cities and states to avenge the insult to Prophet Muhammad.
The letter also mentioned Ghazwa-e-Hind -- the battle for India -- in which they said victory of Muslims in the country.
"Union Home Ministry and state Home Ministry and police department are working on it. This is a very serious matter," he said.
