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Two arrested in Rajasthan over Jaish links ahead of Independence Day
Rajasthan CID's Special Branch arrested two men, Basit and Burhan, from Tonk district over alleged links with Jaish-e-Mohammed, India Today reports. They have been handed to the Rajasthan ATS for interrogation. Seized…
The Story in Brief
Rajasthan CID's Special Branch arrested two men, Basit and Burhan, from Tonk district over alleged links with Jaish-e-Mohammed, India Today reports. They have been handed to the Rajasthan ATS for interrogation. Seized items include ATM cards, bank passbooks and parts of an electric scooter from Basit's residence. Burhan was arrested the following day.
Family members said plainclothes personnel detained Basit while his father was away. The arrests came days before Independence Day when security is tightened. Authorities have not disclosed the evidence against the two or the relevance of the seized materials.
The Indian Opinion
These arrests follow a familiar pattern: vague allegations of terror links just before a national holiday, with little disclosed evidence. While security vigilance is necessary, the seizure of everyday items like ATM cards and scooter parts suggests the case may rest on shaky grounds. The real test will come if the ATS presents concrete evidence of Jaish-e-Mohammed connections in court.
Source: indiatoday.in
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