Jaish role in CJP protest raises eyebrows; Probe ongoing into Shahzad Bhatti gang

NEW DELHI: Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed reportedly planned to infiltrate the student protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The revelation was made by Hameem Mondal, who was arrested in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.

Hameem received instructions from Pakistan to enter the protest in the guise of a police officer and create unrest among the crowd at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police suspect Pakistani involvement in the student protest. Police said Hameem was acting on the instructions of Pakistani handlers linked to the Shahzad Bhatti gang, which is involved in terrorist recruitment, drug and terror activities.

WhatsApp, Telegram and Element chats with Pakistani handlers Rana, 'Uzair', 'Abid Jat 333' and 'Hamad' were found on his phone. International SIM cards from the UK and Mexico were seized.

Hameem was also tasked with monitoring the movements of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He was also given the task of recruiting activists and preparing the ground for terrorist activities in Bengal. He was recruited by a Pakistani terrorist organisation five months ago.

Hameem's information was obtained from Arpita Sarkar, a woman arrested in a case of trying to honeytrap Jharkhand Minister Umesh Ray's son. Arpita's job is to honeytrap politicians whom she meets through Hameem. The two met through Instagram four years ago. Both have been sent to 14 days of police custody.