55 supporters of PFI detained by ATS

Anti-terrorism squad raids in 30 Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Samajwadi Party leader Abdul Khaliq arrested

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Meerut (UP) – Anti-terrorism squad of Uttar Pradesh launched raids in 30 Districts of the State and detained 55 supporters of the banned jihadi outfit the ‘Popular Front of India’ (PFI). Samajwadi Party leader Abdul Khaliq Ansari has also been arrested in Meerut. He is Samajwadi party’s Bulandshahar President.

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1. The Anti-Terrorist Squad has conducted raids at Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Varanasi, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad , along with the other cities.

2. Earlier on 24th April, the National Investigation Agency had conducted such raids in 4 States. At that time PFI jihadi leaders and activists were arrested. Action is now being taken against those whose names emerged during the investigation of these PFI leaders.

3. After the arrest of the head of PFI, grassroots leaders and activists of this organisation are coming together secretly. They are trying to rebuild the organisation once again.

Uttar Pradesh | Raids are being conducted by UP ATS in Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Varanasi, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and other cities across the state, so far about 55 people have been detained. UP ATS is interrogating 55 people related to PFI and its affiliated…

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