BHOPAL: ISIS suspect Mohammad Azhar, arrested from Bhopal on Monday, was instrumental in establishing terror network in Uttar Pradesh, said an NIA officer.
A student of Deobandi fountainhead, Darul Uloom, Azhar was a key recruiter for ISIS in the Hindi heartland, the officer added.
His arrest comes just weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Bhopal on February 18.
Azhar was also closely associated with Mudabbir Mushtaq Shaikh, believed to be ISIS's primary recruiter in India. NIA sources said they would verify if Azhar went Nepal or any neighbouring country from UP. He attended several meetings of terror groups in UP, aimed at carrying out attacks
A student of Deobandi fountainhead, Darul Uloom, Azhar was a key recruiter for ISIS in the Hindi heartland, the officer added.
His arrest comes just weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Bhopal on February 18.
Azhar was also closely associated with Mudabbir Mushtaq Shaikh, believed to be ISIS's primary recruiter in India. NIA sources said they would verify if Azhar went Nepal or any neighbouring country from UP. He attended several meetings of terror groups in UP, aimed at carrying out attacks
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