Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
In a major development in the investigation into a suspected terror-underworld network, Huzaifa, who allegedly was in close contact with Pakistan-based handler, has been arrested from Mumbai in a joint operation by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Delhi Police Special Cell.
Investigators believe Huzaifa was in contact with Syed Mudassar Hussain alias Munna Jhingada, a close associate of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who is believed to be based in Pakistan. Munna Jhingada is alleged to have acted as the handler of several terror suspects arrested earlier in connection with the case.
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According to sources, security agencies had been conducting raids at multiple locations in Maharashtra for the past three days in an effort to trace Huzaifa. The operation culminated in his arrest from Mumbai on Wednesday.
Officials view Huzaifa’s arrest as a significant development in the investigation, as he is suspected to possess crucial information regarding the network’s operations, contacts and activities.
The Delhi Police Special Cell is expected to produce Huzaifa before a local court and seek a production warrant to bring him to Delhi for further questioning and investigation.
The alleged terror module is being investigated for suspected links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and organised crime networks. Agencies are examining the nature of Huzaifa’s role and his alleged connections with other accused persons already arrested in the case.
Further investigation is underway, and officials are expected to question Huzaifa in detail after he is brought to Delhi.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
