With the arrest of four terrorists by Indian police, there has been some controversy in the South Asian region. This event serves as a compelling example supporting the argument that the possibility of further terrorist acts is an undeniable reality.
Terrorism has no place, no time and identifying the activities of terrorist groups is extremely challenging.
Against the backdrop of South Asian leaders continually addressing the issue of terrorism, the arrest of a group of terrorist members has created a sense of ambivalence.
While four people have been arrested, there is a lingering fear that other members or followers may have not yet been identified.
A special statement from the Gujarat Inspector General of Police
The Gujarat Inspector General of Police, Vikash Sahe, has confirmed that the individuals arrested at the Ahmedabad International Airport in India are Sri Lankan nationals.
He stated that they were apprehended while planning to carry out a suicide attack. During a special news conference, the Gujarat Inspector General of Police identified the four individuals as residents of Negombo and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
A plan to launch an attack in the state of Gujarat
The Inspector General of Police in Gujarat reported that individuals who had arrived in Ahmedabad city from Sri Lanka were planning to launch an attack in the Indian state of Gujarat.
The Indian police have gathered a significant amount of information about terrorist activities during the arrests and interrogations conducted by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Force.
One of the arrested individuals, 33-year-old Mohammad Nusrat, is a Negombo, Sri Lanka resident. At the same time, 27-year-old Mohammad Nafran, 43-year-old Mohammad Rashdeen, and 35-year-old Mohammad Farish are residents of Colombo.
Information that they went to Ahmedabad from Sri Lanka via Chennai
The Indian police reported that the individuals arrived from Sri Lanka via Chennai and went to Ahmedabad on an Indigo flight. They speak only Tamil, so a translator was needed during questioning.
The police found mobile phones, currency, and airline tickets from both countries, as well as ISIS-related items, in one person’s luggage. A flag of the organization was also discovered.
This group is associated with ISIS and operates in Pakistan. It was revealed during interrogations that they had communicated with a leader of a terrorist organization named ‘Abu’ through social media last February. Additionally, they tend to act as opinion leaders.
Pakistan’s support
The Indian police also said that they planned to launch a terrorist attack in India on Abu’s instructions. Another thing that has been revealed is that they have received 4 lakh rupees in Sri Lankan currency for that and that they have planned to cause massive destruction with a suicide attack.
Also, the Indian police say that they have been able to uncover information regarding the weapons hidden in the Nanachidola area near Ahmedabad city, and among them, a stock of weapons, including 03 pistols made in Pakistan.
Investigation in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Police have initiated a special investigation into this matter. The Sri Lankan Inspector General of Police, Deshbandu Tennakoon, has announced that a dedicated team will be assigned to conduct further investigations into the Sri Lankan suspects arrested in India.
He emphasized that the main goal is to determine whether these individuals have been involved with extremist organizations in Sri Lanka.
