Hotel Waiter in Medchal Detained for Online Links with Pakistan Operatives
Officials stated that intelligence inputs and online surveillance led to his detention after suspicious social media activity came to light.
Hyderabad: Medchal police on Sunday arrested a Uttar Pradesh native working as a hotel waiter for allegedly maintaining online contact with Pakistan-based terror-linked operatives through social media and even expressing willingness to travel to Pakistan for terror-related training.
Investigators reportedly found photographs of the youth posing with gun-like objects, which were later identified as toy pistols. The accused, Jayeed Khan of Ghaziabad, migrated to Medchal in February this year in search of employment and was working at a hotel while residing in the same locality.
According to police, the accused was in continuous contact with individuals from ISI-backed networks through Instagram. Police said he expressed interest in travelling to Pakistan and sought opportunities to undergo training.
Officials stated that intelligence inputs and online surveillance led to his detention after suspicious social media activity came to light. During preliminary inquiry, police reportedly found digital evidence, including Instagram interactions on his mobile phone.
A mobile phone and two imitation pistols were seized from his possession during the operation. Officials maintained that the investigation is at a preliminary stage and further questioning is underway to determine whether there were any broader links or unlawful intentions.
The accused is expected to be taken into custody again for interrogation. Police have not disclosed additional operational details citing the sensitivity of the investigation.
