Maharashtra ATS Investigates WhatsApp Group and Identifies Terror Network Associates
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating an international WhatsApp group joined by five women from the state over suspected links to the Pakistan-based militant group Hizbul Mujahideen. Searches were conducted across five districts, including Mumbai and Ratnagiri, where an Arabic teacher and her family were questioned. The ATS is examining the group's membership and communications but has not confirmed any militant links. Separately, the ATS identified 18 associates of the banned Shahzad Bhatti terror network allegedly involved in online recruitment and sleeper-cell activities in India.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 13 Oct, 09:15 am. Other outlets followed.