Mumbai: Nine men including a teenager have been arrested for terror links from Maharashtra’s Mumbra, Thane and Aurangabad.
Maharashtra’s Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) alleged that all of them are linked to the ISIS terror group.
The Maharashtra ATS was investigating the presence of sleeper cell ahead of Republic Day.
“Based on reliable information, total 9 youths have been brought for questioning. Inquiries are in progress. Further details will be informed in due course,” said ATS.
ATS also said that certain chemicals, powder, mobile phones, hard drives SIM cards, acid bottle, sharp knives etc were seized during searches.
A case has been registered under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.
