Mumbai, Oct 27 (NationPress) A software engineer was apprehended by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune on Monday due to his alleged connections with outlawed groups such as Pakistan's Al Qaeda and his involvement in the radicalization of youth, as stated by an official.

Zubair Hangargekar, who had been under surveillance by the Pune ATS since last month, was promptly brought before the court following his arrest. The Special UAPA Court has ordered him to remain in police custody until November 4.

A police representative revealed that the suspect, who was taken into custody from the Kondhwa area in Pune, has been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

During the court proceedings, it was alleged that Hangargekar was engaged in activities deemed anti-national and was plotting terror attacks in Maharashtra and other locations.

Furthermore, the police indicated that incriminating evidence aimed at the radicalization of youth was discovered during searches conducted at the software engineer's residence.

In a related operation, the Pune Police had previously detained four individuals from the Chennai Express at the Pune Railway Station on October 27.

Earlier, on October 9, the ATS executed raids across multiple sites in Pune, seizing electronic devices, documents, and materials that suggested a broader terror network in the area, according to a police officer.

This recent action by the Pune ATS follows the arrests of Md Adnan Khan, also known as Abu Muharib (19), from Delhi's Sadiq Nagar, and Adnan Khan, also known as Abu Mohammad (20), from Bhopal, related to an Islamic State-linked case.

These arrests highlight the active role of the online radicalization arm of the IS. The Islamic State, which maintains a significant online presence, has implemented several tactics for recruitment.

Investigations into the Delhi incident have uncovered that the two suspects were radicalized via the internet and were in communication with a handler located in Syria.

The revelation that they were being managed from Syria strongly indicates the group's resurgence within the nation.

Despite its defeat in Syria, the Islamic State appears to have made a robust return.

With 115 attacks reported this year, compared to 72 last year, it is evident that the group has regained strength.

Officials from the Intelligence Bureau assert that operations in India are being orchestrated from Syria.