Overview
- A special UAPA court remanded Ayan Shaikh to ATS custody until March 9 after his arrest on allegations of links to Jaish‑e‑Mohammed and ISIS.
- Coordinated raids in Kurla, Govandi and Shivaji Nagar led to the seizure of phones and a laptop that officials say contained videos linked to JeM chief Masood Azhar.
- Authorities report activity on Telegram groups, sharing of extremist content and suspected recruitment attempts, while two associates were questioned and not found actively involved.
- Digital evidence has been shared with agencies in other states as investigators trace online networks and consider the possibility of additional arrests.
- The probe includes scrutiny of bank records and cryptocurrency trails, with officials examining claims of contacts with overseas handlers and potential foreign funding.