Overview
- Nazir Ahmad Malik and Sabir Ahmed Mir, both from Kupwara, were detained in Itanagar’s Ganga village and Abotani Colony following external intelligence inputs.
- Police allege the pair collected details on Army deployments and installations, relayed them via an encrypted Telegram channel called Al AQSA, and received instructions for explosive attacks and arson.
- Seized phones and recovered deleted files have, according to the FIR, strengthened suspicion of coordination with hostile operatives and an untraced handler.
- The case has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Official Secrets Act, though some reports cite UAPA, and both accused are in judicial custody.
- Authorities say the probe is widening with inter-agency coordination under way and additional individuals identified for possible action.