A West Bengal native, Anwar Sheikh, has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal police for his alleged association with the terrorist organization Al-Islam. The arrest took place in Virugambakkam, Chennai, with the assistance of the Koyambedu Police.
The police acted on information provided by Habibullah, another terror suspect arrested last year. A case against Habibullah has been registered at the Kanksha police station in West Bengal.
Anwar was allegedly involved in a terrorist attack (bomb blast) that happened in Burdwan, West Bengal in October 2014. According to police sources, Anwar is a supporter of religious fundamentalist movements and has connections with a terrorist organization in Bangladesh. He faces charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Anwar’s association with Al-Islam, a group supporting Al-Qaeda, led to his arrest. The West Bengal Police have been conducting raids at his place of stay in Chennai as part of the investigation. This arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle terror networks operating in India, especially those with links to Bangladesh-based organizations.
The investigation has revealed that Anwar had been hiding in Chennai, working as part of the laundry staff at a three-star hotel in Koyambedu for the past few months to avoid detection, as reported in Times Of India. His arrest follows the earlier detention of Habibullah, whose information proved crucial. Anwar faces charges under various sections, including engaging in illegal activities against the government.
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The West Bengal Police are completing the necessary procedures to transfer Anwar to Kolkata, where he will face further legal action. This development underscores the ongoing efforts by Indian law enforcement to combat terrorism and ensure national security.
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