DHAKA:  A suspected leader of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) was arrested from Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh of India.

The detainee was identified as Abdullah, said sources from India’s National Investigation Agency.

After living in Deoband since 2011, he had moved to Muzaffarnagar's Kutesara area in July, reported Press Trust of India (PTI), quoting a senior official of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of India.

A report published by NDTV Online stated that Abdullah was allegedly involved in terror recruitment. He was also providing fake identity cards and arranging safe hideouts for Bangladeshi terror recruits in India. Fake Aadhar (identification card issued by the Indian government for its residents), passport and 13 other fake identity cards have been recovered from him.

Beisdes, three other people were also detained, said NIA sources of India.

BDST: 1330 HRS, AUG 6, 2017
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