In a significant advance in a terrorism investigation, the younger brother of a suspect, Umar, has assisted police in recovering a mobile phone that was crucial to the case. Sources indicate that Umar instructed his brother to dispose of the phone, which eventually led investigators to a drainage area where the device was revealed after a thorough search. The police successfully retrieved the phone and subsequently initiated data extraction processes. Reports suggest that at least four videos were obtained from the device, including one that has already gained public attention. These videos have been forwarded to two investigative bodies: the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the State Investigation Agency (SIA). Furthermore, inquiries suggest that Umar is perceived as one of the most radicalized members in a tightly-knit module associated with Jaish. During interrogations, associates of Umar disclosed that he frequently discussed the concept of suicide bombing. Alongside Umar, three other individuals linked to the terror module have been arrested. These include Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, a colleague from Al Falah University, and Dr. Adeel Majeed Rather, who was working at a private hospital in Saharanpur. Additionally, Dr. Shaheen Shahid Ansari, who also worked at Al Falah and is a Lucknow native, was apprehended. Despite being questioned, the detained doctors asserted that they had not finalized any attack plans or chosen a specific target, implying that following the disruption of their activities, Umar fled and acted impulsively.
Young Brother Helps Police Recover Phone Linked to Umar's Radical Group
The Indian Express •

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In a pivotal development in a terrorism probe, Umar's younger brother has assisted police in locating a discarded mobile phone linked to Umar's radical group. The phone contained critical videos, leading to further investigation by the NIA and SIA. Umar is considered among the most radicalized within the group, which includes three arrested doctors who denied having selected any targets for an attack. Their recent capture reflects the police's ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror module.