Mumbai Man Arrested For Jaish Links While Working As Rapido Rider
· India · NDTV
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar, a resident of Mahim, near the Mahim Metro Station following a specific tip-off regarding terror links. Investigators found that the accused worked as a delivery rider for the ride-hailing platform Rapido to avoid suspicion and blend in while allegedly operating for the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. The state anti-terror agency is conducting further interrogation to uncover his local contacts, handlers, and any planned operations. The exact nature of his role within the network and the duration of his activities remain under investigation.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing counterterrorism efforts in Mumbai and underscores how operatives attempt to use gig-economy jobs to evade law enforcement detection.
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