Anti-Terrorism Squad raid reveals links with banned SIMI
Yavatmal – Football, a sport popular worldwide, has allegedly become a hub of extremist activity in parts of Maharashtra. Investigations by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have revealed that a football club in Pusad town of Yavatmal district was being used as a centre for indoctrinating youth.
The ATS recently conducted raids at 21 locations across Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar districts in Maharashtra. During the raids, officials recovered literature promoting jihadist ideology, along with swords and other weapons. It also came to light that extremist ideas were allegedly being instilled in young men under the guise of football training.
The football club had reportedly sent players outside the state as well. When the police raided the premises, they found indications that similar indoctrination centres were operating in multiple locations. The ATS further observed that the network extended beyond Maharashtra and had a wider interstate presence.
Investigators stated that members of these groups were linked to the banned organisation Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). This has raised concerns that although the organisation remains officially banned, individuals associated with it may still be involved in extremist activities.
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