An investigation at the home of the 31-year-old who was arrested for stabbing two security guards on Mira Road in Mumbai, Maharashtra, led to a warrant referring to “lone wolf” and Islamic State attacks, officials said on Tuesday.
According to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, during a raid on the house of accused Jeeb Ansari, officials found handwritten notes in which he expressed his desire to join ISIS. In these notes, the accused described the attack as his “first step” towards joining a terrorist organization, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
It was also revealed that Ansari was a science graduate who lived in the US for several years and moved to India because he could not find a job in the US. Ansari was living alone on Mira Road and giving chemistry training online.
It is believed that during his isolation period, the accused became radicalized online. Agencies are now examining the digital fingerprints of his mobile phone and laptop to determine if he was in direct contact with any cross-border handlers. that I.
What happened?
Naya Nagar Police on Monday Jeb Ansari arrested on charges of stabbing two security guards On the construction site. According to the police, he approached the guards on duty under the pretext of asking for directions. Then he asked them about their religion and ordered them to recite a religious verse. When they refused, Al-Ansari attacked them with a knife, wounding both of them.
The victims have been identified as Rajkumar Mishra and Subroto Sen, who were working at the construction site of Asmita’s grand palace complex at Naya Nagar on Mira Road East.
The case was transferred to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as a religious angle behind the incident started circulating. “We are investigating to determine the specific motive behind the attack,” an officer from Naya Nagar police station said, adding that the accused appears to be highly educated.
CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to the incident, saying that the scope of the investigation will not be limited to the accused, but will also investigate the individuals or networks behind it.
“This appears to be a case of self-inflicted extremism. Some incriminating books and materials were found in the accused’s home. He was living in the United States and had recently returned. Initial investigations revealed his extremism and he had a desire to attack members of the Hindu sect in the name of jihad, which prompted him to carry out this incident.” Fadnavis said.
“The case is currently being investigated by the Anti-Terrorism Squad and the National Investigation Agency. The state government is extending full cooperation to these agencies. The scope of the investigation will not be limited to the accused, but will also investigate the individuals or networks behind his extremism. The entire case will be investigated thoroughly to uncover any possible conspiracy,” he added.
