# UP ATS arrests Bihar man over Jaish-e-Mohammed links, terror funding

2026-08-17T15:12:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Mohammad Zafar, a 24-year-old resident of Purnia district in Bihar, for alleged links with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He was arrested on August 16 in Meerut. According to the ATS, Zafar collected donations in the name of a madrasa and tried to send the money to Pakistan-based handlers for jihadist activities in India. The agency found several Pakistan-based WhatsApp groups on his phone. Zafar allegedly shared inflammatory speeches of JeM chief Masood Azhar on social media and attempted to transfer money via Binance in USDT. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The accused was produced before a Lucknow court.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/uttar-pradesh/man-linked-to-jaish-e-mohammed-arrested-by-up-ats-in-meerut-sending-madrasa-donations-funds-to-pakistan-2026-08-17-1051634>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/up-ats-arrests-bihar-man-over-alleged-jem-links-terror-funding-101786980702492.html>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T15:56:25+00:00.

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