Insta
Pakistan currency (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Two more persons have been arrested from Izzatnagar in Bareilly in connection with an alleged case of terror funding.
Sirajuddin and Faheem were held late on Thursday (17 October) based on information provided by four persons, who were arrested from Lakhimpur on 11 October.
According to reports, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police have also recovered an SUV and mobile phones from their possession.
ATS officers said that the two were instrumental in luring innocent persons by offering them commission for transferring money into their bank accounts from other countries.
ADG, ATS, D K Thakur said the accused had lured Umaid Ali, Sameer Salmani, Sanjay Agarwal, Aeraj Ali.
"The duo used to transfer money into their bank accounts from other countries and later withdraw it. Faheem further took this money to Delhi for supporting terror activities," the ADG said.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest