Owaisi's party member accused of having links with Islamic State, UP ATS arrested
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist who was planning an Independence Day blast. A senior police officer gave this information. According to the police, the accused Sabauddin Azmi is currently a member of Asaduddin Owaisi's party AIMIM. New Delhi : The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged ISIS operative who was planning an Independence Day blast. A senior police officer gave this information. According to the police, the accused Sabauddin Azmi is currently a member of Asaduddin Owaisi's party AIMIM. Arrested from Azamgarh, it is alleged that he was working on a plan to establish Islamic State in India and implement Sharia law by forming a Mujahideen organization by coming in contact with ISIS. Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law and Order Prashant Kumar said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the ATS team arrested Saba...