A 25-year-old man from West Bengal was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly planning an assault on the Pakistan Military in affiliation with a member of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), police stated.
The accused, recognized as Asaful Malik Bin Abed Malik, was detained on August 11 in Bengaluru’s Bommasandra Industrial Space following details about his alleged plans, in keeping with police. The accused labored as a safety guard and was residing in Jigani.
Throughout questioning, investigators discovered that Malik had allegedly expressed views on social media about atrocities by the Pakistan Military in opposition to mosques and other people in Pakistan. He had additionally allegedly accused the Pakistan Military of supporting Israel within the Israel-Palestine battle and never backing Palestinian Muslims, police stated.
Police stated Malik had allegedly established contact by way of Fb with Imran Ahindar, whom they recognized as a member of the TTP based mostly in Afghanistan.
In line with the police, Malik had sought Ahindar’s help to retaliate in opposition to the Pakistan Military. He had additionally allegedly made preparations to journey to Afghanistan, together with acquiring a passport and making use of for a visa, however didn’t ultimately journey.
Investigators stated they discovered messages and audio recordings on Malik’s cell phone that allegedly associated to his plans to retaliate in opposition to the Pakistan Military. Police stated Malik was subsequently arrested, and an investigation is underway.
A case has been registered at Hebbagodi police station underneath Part 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which offers with conspiracy, try, abetment or knowingly facilitating a terrorist act.
Police stated additional investigation will set up the extent of Malik’s alleged hyperlinks with the TTP and the small print of his purported plan.
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