Arrested Jaish suspect recced area near Bengal CM's residence, says official
A suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative arrested in West Bengal has admitted to conducting reconnaissance near the Chief Minister's residence. Authorities are investigating potential links to the ISI and a broader conspiracy involving surveillance of state security installations.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing national security concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and the targeting of high-profile political figures in India.
NEW DELHI: A suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, arrested last week for allegedly tracking the movements of West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, had also surveyed the area where the chief minister's official residence is located in Kolkata, a police officer said on Tuesday.The survey of the area was carried out as part of a "larger conspiracy" orchestrated by the Pakistan-based handlers of the accused, Hamim Mondal.The disclosures emerged during the interrogation of Mondal, who was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) from Purba Bardhaman last week, and his alleged associates, Arpita Sarkar, and Aditya Sinha."During the initial phase of interrogation, the accused denied visiting the locality. However, technical evidence, including mobile tower location analysis, conclusively established his presence there.
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