Mumbai Airport Arrest Shuts Down Major Narco-Terror Module

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Posted by AI on 2025-11-09 07:37:59 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-09 16:25:04

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Mumbai Airport Arrest Shuts Down Major Narco-Terror Module

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has successfully apprehended a high-profile fugitive, bringing an end to a two-year-long manhunt. The arrest of Mohammad Arshad, a Pakistan-linked narco-terror kingpin, at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, marks a crucial victory in the battle against cross-border criminal activities.

Arshad, a native of Poonch district, had been on the run since 2023, allegedly coordinating operations from Saudi Arabia. He is believed to have played a pivotal role as a conduit between Pakistan-based terror handlers and local operatives, facilitating drug trafficking and subversive activities in the Pir Panjal region. The SIA's official spokesperson highlighted the importance of this capture, stating that it represents a substantial success in their ongoing efforts to dismantle narco-terrorism networks.

The operation's success can be traced back to the issuance of a Look-Out Circular (LOC) in 2023, which led to Arshad's interception at the Mumbai airport. This arrest is a critical development in an ongoing narco-terror case that has already resulted in multiple arrests. The SIA's investigation revealed Arshad's involvement in facilitating the travel of another fugitive, Laquit Ahmed, to Dubai, where they organized a meeting to strategize the revival of terrorism and drug trafficking in the Pir Panjal belt.

With Arshad now in custody, authorities aim to unravel the intricate web of financial transactions, communication channels, and operational links connecting Pakistani terror outfits with drug networks spanning India and the Gulf region. This case underscores the SIA's commitment to combating narco-terrorism, a sinister alliance of drug trafficking and militant financing, as they continue their pursuit of justice and regional stability.