Mumbai: A Rapido driver has been arrested in Mumbai for his links with banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed and making inflammatory posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar (33), resident of Mahim. Maharashtra ATS caught him near Mahim metro station following an intelligence information. Investigation has revealed that Akhtar was spreading radical ideas under the guise of being a Rapido driver and selling perfume and was in contact with Pakistani Intelligence operatives.
Terrorist used to share audio on Telegram
According to ATS, the accused shared terrorist audio clips related to Babri Masjid of Jaish Chief Masood Azhar in a group named 'Indian Muslim' on Telegram. He "IBN-E-QASIM" Also followed the radical Pakistani channel named. Provocative slogans related to Jihad on his social media accounts like "Now the time of jihad has come" Have met. Recently he had commented on a post discussing the security lapse before PM Modi's Mumbai visit, "Like Indira Gandhi, PM Modi also…" Which pointed towards murder.
Police have seized Redmi Note 14 Pro phone and 39 screenshots of his objectionable activity from him. A case has been registered against him under Section 196(1) of the Indian Judicial Code for spreading enmity between religious groups.
Neighbor said – never thought he would do this
Akhtar's neighbor told that he was living in a rented flat for the last three and a half years and used to sell perfume. The neighbor said, "I used to see him sitting outside and talk to him. Never thought he would do something like this." However, he also said that if someone betrays the country, he should be punished.
Connection to Tiger Shroff case?
This arrest took place a few days after the firing on Tiger Shroff. In that case also, an accused worked as a Rapido rider and used to spy on celebs in posh areas. Rapido has clarified that the accused was not active on the platform since October 14 and had taken service as a customer on the day of the incident.