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155 Islamic State members, sympathisers arrested across the country so far, home ministry tells Lok Sabha
India

155 Islamic State members, sympathisers arrested across the country so far, home ministry tells Lok Sabha

A total of 155 members and sympathisers of the Islamic State have been arrested in the country, so far, the Home Ministry told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

NIA raids 7 locations in Western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab to trace militants linked to IS-inspired module; Maulvi detained from Ludhiana
India

NIA raids 7 locations in Western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab to trace militants linked to IS-inspired module; Maulvi detained from Ludhiana

This is the second leg of raids being conducted by the NIA in connection with the terror module active in India. Earlier, five people were arrested in raids conducted across 16 locations

With incidents rising, intel agencies want law to deal with Indians trying to join Islamic State
India

With incidents rising, intel agencies want law to deal with Indians trying to join Islamic State

Nine people, who wanted to join IS, have been released in Bengaluru after they were deported from Turkey for trying to join IS by entering Syria.

Mehdi Biswas arrested: What is drawing educated Muslims to ISIS?
India

Mehdi Biswas arrested: What is drawing educated Muslims to ISIS?

The arrest of Bangalore-based Mehdi Masroor Biswas for managing the Twitter handle ISIS has again busted the myth that it’s only poor youth who go for turn to extremist activities.

Don't believe my son had links with ISIS, his account was hacked: Biswas' father
India

Don't believe my son had links with ISIS, his account was hacked: Biswas' father

Biswas' father, who was employed with the West Bengal electricity board, refused to believe that his son has any terror links and claimed his account was hacked.