Five more arrested in Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad probe into alleged JeM module; total accused rises to 13
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested five additional individuals linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module, bringing the total number of suspects to 13. The investigation reveals the group allegedly trained in assembling improvised explosive devices and circulated extremist literature.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and the threat posed by radicalized modules operating within the country.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday (July 17, 2026) announced the arrest of five more people in connection with its investigation into an alleged module linked to the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) , taking the total number of accused in the case to 13.
The newly arrested accused have been identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera (24), Mohammad Ayyub Kadiwala (22), Mohammad Ayyubbhai Sunsara alias Mohammad Khali (20), Mohammad Hasan Hanifbhai Kardiya alias Hasan Haiderpuri (20), all residents of Patan district, and Shafi Raees Mukhi alias Shafi Chhapi (21) from Banaskantha district. They were apprehended from Khadiyal village in Siddhpur taluka of Patan district.
The case was registered on July 2 under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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