Overview
- Munshir Ali was detained in Kharupetia in Assam’s Darrang district following specific intelligence on potential attacks.
- Police say he was preparing explosives and planning blasts at multiple locations across the state.
- Officials allege he maintained regular contact with Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan and the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, as well as Bangladesh‑based extremists via social media.
- Authorities say he had returned to the area from Tamil Nadu a few days before the arrest.
- Case No. 134/2025 cites BNS Sections 147, 148, 152 and 196 read with UAPA Section 39(2), and security patrols have been intensified as agencies probe possible collaborators.