An FIR has been registered in Kalaburagi after the arrest of Mumtaz Malik, who police reportedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, with investigators examining his mobile phone and social media activityKalaburagi, Karnataka: Brahmapur police have registered an FIR in connection with the arrest of Mumtaz Malik, a West Bengal native accused of links to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Investigators reportedly examined his mobile phone and seized photographs and videos as part of the probe.
Kalaburagi: An FIR has been registered at Brahmapur Police Station in Kalaburagi in connection with the arrest of Mumtaz Malik, who has been accused of links to Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
According to the information provided, the case was registered based on a complaint filed by Sushil Kumar, an inspector attached to Chowk Police Station. Investigators examined Malik’s mobile phone and reportedly seized several photographs and videos during the investigation.
Kalaburagi FIR Focuses on Alleged WhatsApp Group Links
Mumtaz Malik, a native of West Bengal, was reportedly working at a jewellery shop in Kalaburagi. Investigators allegedly found that he was a member of WhatsApp groups named Imam Mehndi and Urdu Language.
According to the report, Malik told investigators that a Pakistani national identified as Zainul Abdin had added him to a WhatsApp group. The report further alleges that Abdin was acting as a commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba. This alleged connection has not been independently established in the information provided.
Police Examine Alleged Pro-Pakistan Social Media Activity
The investigation has also reportedly examined Malik’s Instagram activity. According to the report, he followed accounts associated with Kashmir-related content and pro-Pakistan slogans and had liked videos and reels related to Pakistan.
An FIR has reportedly been registered under Sections 113(3) and 197(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation is ongoing. Further details about the evidence, the specific allegations in the FIR and any subsequent legal proceedings were not available in the supplied information.
