Chennai Smuggler’s ISIS Connection Revealed In Recent Terror Module Bust In Gujarat

Recent inquiries have uncovered connections between a Chennai-based individual, acting as “sparrow,” (clandestine smugglers) and the terrorist group ISIS. On 20 May 2024, the anti-terrorist squad in Gujarat apprehended four individuals linked to ISIS who had traveled from Sri Lanka to Ahmedabad via Chennai.

Subsequent investigations and cybercrime analysis led to the confiscation of firearms from multiple locations. Further probing indicated plans to launch attacks in Gujarat, including suicide bombings. The investigation is now exploring potential links between the Chennai “sparrows” and associates in Ahmedabad.

In this regard, the Tamil Nadu Police’s recently established Anti-Terrorism Unit, is actively investigating the case. The arrest of Mohammad Nasrat, along with Mohammad Nafran, Mohammad Faris, and Mohammad Rashidin, all originating from Sri Lanka, brought to light Nasrat’s role as a “sparrow” in Chennai. Notably, Mohammed Nasarat was found to have worked with ISIS through the banned National Thowheeth Jama’ath a banned Islamic terror outfit that aimed to Convert Sri Lanka into an Islamic caliphate.

The investigation has verified their association with a prohibited organization in Sri Lanka, which has ties to ISIS. Notably, Nasrat is known to frequently visit Chennai for business dealings. It has been revealed that gold smuggling into Chennai has been ongoing for the last three years. Moreover, Nasrat’s recent trips to Mumbai have prompted a thorough investigation to determine if his connections with ISIS in Chennai have expanded.

(With Inputs From ETV Bharat)

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