Faraz was preparing terrorists across the country for ‘lone wolf’ attacks

Important information obtained by the Police from Mohammed Faraz, who was planning terrorist activities
Educated at a madarasa in Deoband (Uttar Pradesh)

(“Lone wolf” refers to an individual who carries out an attack alone.)

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) – The investigation of 35-year-old Mohammed Faraz, who was arrested in Bhopal, has yielded important information for the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). According to investigators, Faraz had been searching for extremist material on the internet since the period of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequently became radicalised. His objective was to prepare and recruit ‘lone wolf’ attackers. He was reportedly attempting to flee to Afghanistan. The Police arrested Faraz on 12 June from the Congress Nagar (Qazi Camp) area of the city. After four days of interrogation, a special court remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody.

🚨 Mohammad Faraz was preparing individuals across the country for ‘lone wolf’ terror attacks.

Police investigations have reportedly revealed that Faraz, who was planning terrorist activities, received education at a madrasa in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh.

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The investigation revealed that Faraz, who had studied at a madarasa in Deoband in western Uttar Pradesh, developed an interest in reading extremist literature and watching videos related to terrorist organisations. Over time, he came into contact with a foreign handler, suspected of operating from Pakistan. From that point onwards, the process of his radicalisation is said to have accelerated.