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'Captain M Network': How al-Qaeda-linked Coimbatore teen's Java, Python skills caught UP ATS's eye

Summary by Times of India
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested a 19-year-old man from Coimbatore. He is allegedly linked to an Al Qaeda module influencing young people online. This arrest follows the detention of another accused from Azamgarh earlier. The group reportedly used social media for recruitment and training plans. Investigations are ongoing into their alleged anti-national activities and connections.

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. According to the ATS, 19-year-old Maqsood Ali was in contact with handlers in Pakistan. He was involved in a conspiracy to carry out anti-national violent activities. He was indoctrinating youth into radical ideology and preparing them to become Mujahideen. Maqsood is originally from Madhavapur village in Siddharthnagar. After his …

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The arrested accused was produced in court. The ATS stated that Maqsood had acquired knowledge of Python, Java, coding, and hacking online. He was also in contact with Pakistani hackers.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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