Guwahati, 24th March: Authorities at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have reportedly detained Tauseef Ali Farooqui, a final year Biotechnology student, following suspicions of his involvement with the terrorist organization ISIS.
The incident at IIT Guwahati has raised serious concerns, especially in light of recent activities in the region. Just days prior, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police successfully thwarted a significant terrorist plot, leading to the capture of two high-ranking ISIS leaders in India.
The apprehended individuals, identified as Haris Farooqi alias Harish Ajmal Farukhi and Anurag Singh alias Rehan, were intercepted in the Dharmasala area of Dhubri after crossing the international border. Haris Farooqi, hailing from Chakrata, Dehradun, is believed to be the head of ISIS in India, while his associate Anurag Singh, originally from Diwana, Panipat, has reportedly converted to Islam. Singh’s wife is reported to be a Bangladeshi national. Both are described as deeply indoctrinated ISIS members, involved in illegal activities such as recruitment, terror financing, and plotting attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across India.
These individuals face multiple pending cases with agencies like the NIA in Delhi and the ATS in Lucknow. Following their arrest by the STF in Assam, they are expected to be handed over to the NIA for further legal proceedings.
The duo was reportedly transported to Delhi by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday for additional investigation and legal action. This recent series of events underscores the serious threat posed by extremist elements and emphasizes the crucial role of law enforcement agencies in safeguarding national security.