Jharkhand ATS Detains Seven Al-Qaida Suspects in Statewide Raids

Seven individuals allegedly connected to Al-Qaida in the Indian Sub-continent (AQIS) were detained by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) during raids across the state. Conducted early Thursday, the raids focused on 14 locations in Ranchi, Hazaribag, and Lohardaga following a tip-off. Evidence is being verified before formal arrests are made.

Seven individuals allegedly linked to Al-Qaida in the Indian Sub-continent (AQIS) were detained by Jharkhand Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in an extensive statewide operation on Thursday, according to an official.

The raids, initiated in the early morning hours, targeted 14 locations in Ranchi, Hazaribag, and Lohardaga based on intelligence regarding AQIS sleeper cell agents, the official revealed.

"As of now, around seven individuals with alleged ties to the organization have been detained. We are in the process of verifying the evidence gathered. Arrests will be made pending corroboration of this evidence," stated Superintendent of Police (ATS) Rishabh Jha.