How security agencies investigate interstate white collar terror module and a massive blast in Delhi’s Red Fort area, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police prompted Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice against terror accused Dr. Muzaffar Rather, brother of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather.
Muzaffar is also from Qazigund in south Kashmir and is part of Al Falah University in Faridabad district of Haryana. He came under the scanner after questioning those who were arrested.
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They said that during the interrogation Dr. Umar NabiDr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie and Muzaffar traveled to Turkey for approximately 20 days in 2021.
Muzaffar reportedly left India in August and is believed to be in Afghanistan.
“The case is now being investigated by the SIA, J&K police cannot directly apply for an Interpol Red Corner notice. But they can initiate the process and the central agency can issue a Red Corner notice. This case is still under investigation,” an official said. Hindustan Times.
White collar terrorist module and JeM posters
The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) is actively investigating the white-collar terror cell that was arrested in October. The module was initially uncovered during a police investigation into Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) posters in Nowgam, Srinagar, which eventually led authorities to a larger network allegedly involving some doctors.
According to the police, the entire module was operated by three primary accused – Umar, Muzammil and Muzaffar, who used the encrypted Telegram platform to communicate with their Pakistan-based handler.
Meanwhile, Turkey’s Anti-Disinformation Communications Center Directorate issued a statement on November 12 strongly denying recent reports that its territory was used for radicalization activities linked to such operations.
“Media claims that Turkey is linked to terrorist acts in India and provides logistical, diplomatic and financial support to terrorist groups are part of a malicious disinformation campaign aimed at damaging bilateral relations,” the statement said.
The claim that Turkiye is involved in “radicalisation activities” targeting India or any other country is “purely disinformation and lacks any factual basis”, he added.
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In the November 10 blast, 13 people were killed and more than 25 injured after an i20 car packed with explosives exploded near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1. It was driven by 28-year-old Dr. Umar Nabi.
His involvement was confirmed after DNA samples from his mother matched body parts found at the scene.
Umar, who also worked at Al Falah, is considered the most radicalized of the lot. He drove the Hyundai i10 around the city on that fateful Monday, parked it for three hours at the Red Fort compound and then drove it slowly in the evening.
In the three days since November 10, eight people have been arrested and many detained.
