Maharashtra ATS arrests ex-SIMI member at Mumbai Airport

Ex-SIMI member Sarjeel Sheikh.Sheikh (34) was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS team.

Maharashtra ATS arrests ex-SIMI member at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested a former member of the banned terror outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from the Mumbai International Airport.

Based on a tip-off that a former SIMI member often visited India, the ATS arrested Sarjeel Sheikh.Sheikh (34) who was an absconding accused in a case lodged at Kurla police station under section 10,13 UAPA r/w 143,144, 145,147,149,353 IPC r/w 135, 37 BP Act.

He has been handed over to Kurla police for further action.

The ATS is probing the purpose of his visit to the country. 

Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.