Overview
- Mohammad Arshad, also known as Asif and a resident of Degwar-Terwan in Poonch, was taken into custody at Mumbai airport.
- He had been absconding since 2023 and was reportedly operating from Saudi Arabia after a Look-Out Circular and a court’s Non-Bailable Warrant were issued.
- The SIA secured a three-day transit remand to move him into its custody for interrogation.
- Officials allege he served as a key link to Pakistan-based handlers, facilitated a co-accused’s travel to Dubai, and convened a secret meeting in Surankote to revive operations in the Pir Panjal region.
- Investigators say eight people have been identified in the case, and an absconder, Laquit Ahmed, was earlier arrested in March 2025 at Ahmedabad airport after fleeing to Dubai.