20-yr-old man held for conducting reconnaissance of 26/11 target Chabad House in Mumbai
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for conducting reconnaissance on sensitive Mumbai locations, including the Chabad House, under the direction of international criminal syndicates. The suspect was linked to anti-national elements via messaging apps and is currently facing charges under the UAPA.
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This highlights the ongoing threat of foreign-backed subversion and the use of digital platforms by criminal networks to target high-security sites in India.
MUMBAI: A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Mumbai, including the Chabad House, a Jewish community centre, on the instructions of international criminal syndicates and anti-national elements, an official said on Saturday.The accused, identified as Yash Singh, a resident of Airoli in Navi Mumbai, was initially detained by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) following inputs about his alleged social media links with anti-national handlers.He was subsequently taken into custody by the Keralam police in connection with a case registered in Thrissur district, the official said.During questioning, Singh allegedly told investigators that he had been tasked by social media handlers linked to mafia gangs and subversive elements with conducting reconnaissance of sensitive areas in South Mumbai, particularly Colaba.His assignments included photographing and identifying the exact locations of Chabad House, businesses owned by Jewish individuals and areas frequented by foreign nationals.
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