Pune ISIS module: ATS raids on premises of 19 suspects

In the ongoing probe into the Pune ISIS module, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in coordination with Pune police, carried out extensive search operations across the city on Thursday.

- Ashish Singh

The ATS teams from Mumbai and Pune conducted simultaneous searches and several suspects were taken into custody for questioning, though authorities did not confirm any fresh arrests or seizures. Investigations are ongoing.

The raids targeted the residences and offices of 19 suspected persons in Kondhwa, Khadak, Khadki, Wanwadi, and Bhosari believed to have close links with ISIS operative Talha Liyakat Ali Khan, 37, who was arrested from the airport in May by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) after a two-year international manhunt. At the time of the arrest, Khan was attempting to return to India from Indonesia.