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2. ISIS suspects apprehended in India Sri Lanka Police
Days after four ISIS suspects hailing from Sri Lanka were apprehended at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, a person believed to be their handler has been arrested in Colombo city, Sri Lanka. The accused, 46-year-old Pushparaja Osman, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka Police. Investigators are probing if the group had tried to promote ISIS ideology in Sri Lanka. The suspects have been identified as Mohammad Nusrat, Mohammad Nafran, Mohammad Faris, and Mohammad Rashdeen. Nusrat is a businessman, Nafran is connected to an underworld criminal, Faris was a cart-puller, and Rashdeen is a three-wheeler driver with possible links to crystal meth trafficking.
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1. Sri Lanka Police apprehend ISIS suspect handler
2. ISIS suspect handler arrested in Sri Lanka
Days after the arrest of four ISIS suspects from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, a significant development has taken place in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. The handler believed to be associated with these suspects has been apprehended by the authorities.
Arrest of the Handler
The individual in question, identified as 46-year-old Pushparaja Osman, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka Police. This arrest comes following the recent capture of the four suspects in Ahmedabad.
According to police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa, Osman had been in contact with the individuals detained in India. In an effort to locate him, a cash reward of ₹two million was announced, along with a ‘wanted’ notice and a public video appeal for information on his whereabouts.
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While the investigation is ongoing, authorities are working to determine if there are any links to ISIS and if the group had been involved in promoting the extremist ideology within Sri Lanka.
Probe and Operation
In response to the arrests, Sri Lankan authorities initiated a thorough investigation last month. This operation was launched in light of the tragic Easter Sunday bombings in April 2019, which resulted in the loss of nearly 300 lives. The authorities have emphasized that no risks will be taken in addressing potential threats.
Profile of the Suspects
The suspects have been identified as Mohammad Nusrat, Mohammad Nafran, Mohammad Faris, and Mohammad Rashdeen, each with their own unique background and occupations.
Nusrat, a businessman operating in Colombo, was involved in the sale of telecommunication and electrical equipment imported from various countries. Nafran, on the other hand, is connected to a criminal underworld figure and has ties to a past criminal case.
Faris worked as a cart-puller, while Rashdeen is a three-wheeler driver suspected of involvement in crystal meth trafficking. The authorities are delving into the details of their activities and connections to ascertain the extent of their involvement.
As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge regarding the motives and intentions of the suspects and their alleged handler. The authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to combat extremism and ensure the safety and security of the nation.
