Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Tamil Nadu man over alleged terror plot
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested Maqsood Ali in Coimbatore with assistance from the Tamil Nadu ATS, The Hindu reported. Investigators allege he was in contact with Pakistani hackers and had created a secure communication network for others, but the supplied material gives no further case details.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested a Tamil Nadu youth accused of planning terrorist activities, The Hindu reported. The arrested man was identified as Maqsood Ali. He was taken into custody in Coimbatore with assistance from the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad, according to the report.
Investigators allege that Ali was in contact with Pakistani hackers. They also allege that he had developed a secure communication network for other people described as being like him. The supplied material does not explain what activities Ali was allegedly planning, identify the Pakistani contacts or describe the nature of the communication network.
It also does not state when the arrest took place or what evidence investigators cited in support of the allegations. No response from Ali, his lawyers or his family was included in the report. The available information does not say what charges have been filed, whether he has appeared before a court or whether other people are being investigated.
The allegations remain attributed to the Uttar Pradesh ATS. The report provides no further details about the investigation or any court proceedings.
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