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Crime
Kishanganj Youth Arrested Over Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed Links, Mother Denies Involvement
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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Bihar police have taken a Kishanganj resident into custody on suspicion of connections with the banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, while his mother publicly asserted his innocence.
Police in the Kishanganj district of Bihar announced the arrest of a local youth suspected of maintaining links with the proscribed militant organization Jaish-e-Mohammed. The detention was carried out by district law enforcement officials following a preliminary investigation into alleged extremist activities.
Authorities said the suspect was apprehended on grounds that he may have communicated with or supported members of the group, which is banned across India for its involvement in terrorist acts. No further details about the evidence or the individual's identity have been released.
The youth's mother appeared before media outlets shortly after the arrest, stating that she was shocked by the allegations and firmly believes her son is innocent. She denied any knowledge of extremist affiliations and urged the police to conduct a fair inquiry.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local police and will be forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings, where the accused will have the opportunity to contest the charges in accordance with Indian law.
Authorities said the suspect was apprehended on grounds that he may have communicated with or supported members of the group, which is banned across India for its involvement in terrorist acts. No further details about the evidence or the individual's identity have been released.
The youth's mother appeared before media outlets shortly after the arrest, stating that she was shocked by the allegations and firmly believes her son is innocent. She denied any knowledge of extremist affiliations and urged the police to conduct a fair inquiry.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local police and will be forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings, where the accused will have the opportunity to contest the charges in accordance with Indian law.