Lucknow youth arrested for links to al Qaeda, JMB: ATS

Police said Azharuddin was a part of a terror module that was busted in October for allegedly being associated with AQIS and JMB. “The ATS had arrested 10 persons including one Mudassir, who was from Uttarakhand. The 10 accused persons were booked on various charges including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). They are lodged in jail. During questioning, Mudassir told the police about Azharuddin’s association with the group,” said police.

“On suspicion, Azaharuddin was brought to the ATS office in Lucknow where he was interrogated in detail. Later, the ATS arrested him on Saturday,” said a police officer.

“During our probe, it came to light that the accused Azaharuddin was in touch with AQIS members including its India head Abdullah Talha, alias Mufti Hussain,” said
Arora. Police said Azharuddin is accused of distributing “jihadi literature and videos among the public that were provided by AQIS members”.