Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a 19-year-old man named Mohammad Sajid, originally from Reasi district, in the Bathindi area of Jammu on the night of November 26, 2025. Sajid was detained near a graveyard on Sunjwan Road by a police team led by officers from Police Post Bathindi and PC Jammu following intelligence inputs indicating his involvement in terror-related activities.
Details of the Arrest
The suspect was spotted walking towards Jalalabad from Bathindi when he attempted to flee upon noticing the police team. However, the officers quickly pursued and apprehended him. During the search, a mobile phone was seized which contained incriminating digital evidence pointing towards his suspected radicalization and communication with handlers abroad, primarily from Pakistan.
Suspected Online Radicalization and Evidence
- Recovered electronic devices contained suspicious chats on encrypted messaging apps such as Session and WhatsApp.
- Evidence indicates Sajid shared sensitive information related to security forces, raising alarms about potential terror plots.
- The police sent the digital devices for forensic analysis to trace network links and further suspect identification.
Legal Case and Investigations
Following the arrest, Sajid was formally booked under FIR number 331/2025 at Police Station Bahu Fort under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to dismantle the terror support network and curtail radicalization attempts within the region.
Jammu Police officials have reaffirmed their commitment to neutralizing threats and appealed to the public for vigilance and cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
