Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Gujarat BJP leaders plot
2. Surat arrest BJP threat
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly plotting to assassinate BJP leaders and a right-wing figure. Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol, a thread factory manager who also taught Islamic studies, was accused of collaborating with contacts from Pakistan and Nepal to issue threats to prominent figures. Police uncovered a plot involving a contract worth Rs 1 crore for the assassination of Hindu Sanatan Sangh’s national president. Timol’s communications revealed a plan to disrupt communal harmony during elections. He was in contact with individuals from Pakistan and Nepal, encouraging violence against Hindu organizations. The suspect’s WhatsApp communications spanned multiple countries, including Pakistan and Indonesia.
Man Arrested in Gujarat for Alleged Assassination Plot
On Friday, a 27-year-old man was taken into custody in Surat, Gujarat, in connection with a plot to eliminate BJP leaders and a figure from a right-wing organization. The accused, Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol, is said to have collaborated with individuals from Pakistan and Nepal to issue threats to prominent figures in India.
Accused’s Background and Activities
Timol, who worked as a manager at a thread factory, also provided Islamic tuition to Muslim children in the area. It was revealed that he was using a WhatsApp group to spread content aimed at inciting religious discord and instigating communal violence during the elections, prompting a thorough investigation by the police.
Unveiling the Plot
According to Anupam Singh Gehlot, a senior police official in Surat, Timol’s mobile communications exposed a plan involving individuals from Pakistan and Nepal to offer a significant sum of money for the assassination of key figures. The accused was also allegedly planning to procure weapons from Pakistan to carry out the attacks.
International Connections
Authorities found that Timol was in contact with individuals from various countries, including Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Laos. The arrested suspect’s correspondence with individuals identified as Dogar and Shehnaz, whose phone numbers were traced to Pakistan and Nepal respectively, revealed a sinister plot to disrupt communal harmony in India.
Threats and Allegations
Timol allegedly made threats against the national president of Hindu Sanatan Sangh, Updesh Rana, and was encouraged by his contacts to take action against Hindu organizations in India. The accused even went as far as threatening Rana with a fate similar to that of Kamlesh Tiwari, who was tragically assassinated in Lucknow in 2019.
Conclusion
The arrest of Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol has shed light on a disturbing conspiracy that aimed to sow seeds of discord and violence in the country. The swift action taken by the police in Surat has potentially prevented a tragic incident from occurring, and highlights the importance of vigilance in maintaining communal harmony during sensitive times such as elections.