Guwahati, 6th April: In a targeted operation, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police initiated an operation in Amingaon, North Guwahati, related to the arrest of an IIT Guwahati student attempting to join ISIS. The student, identified as Tauseef Ali Farooqui from Delhi, was apprehended while traveling to join the proscribed terrorist organization ISIS on March 23.
The STF operation aimed to investigate potential links between local residents and ISIS, with a focus on the involvement of a Maulvi at a nearby mosque. Extending their activities to Moriyapatty Jamma Masjid in Amingaon, the STF conducted thorough searches and inquiries.
This operation follows Farooqui’s apprehension by the STF on suspicion of ties to extremist groups. As part of their investigation, the STF questioned the cleric identified as Gulzar Hussain, a resident of Assam’s Mukalmua.
Facing allegations of connections to ISIS, Tauseef Ali Farooqui was placed into the custody of the STF Assam for an additional five days on April 3. Farooqui has been charged under section 10/13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, a stringent law designed to combat unlawful and terrorist activities.
During his appearance in the session’s court, Farooqui’s parents were also present in the courtroom. After the five-day custody, Farooqui is expected to be brought before the court once again.
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