Two Kashmiri Brothers Detained in Junagadh’s Mangrol on Suspicion of Seeking Donations from Madrasas
Junagadh: Police in Gujarat’s Junagadh district have detained two Kashmiri men from the Mangrol area amid heightened security across the state following the arrest of three suspected terrorists and the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. The two brothers, identified as Junaid and Niyas Mukrani, hail from Fagla village in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed.
The arrests come after security agencies traced possible links between the Delhi blast and the earlier terror module busted in Gujarat. Following intelligence alerts, Gujarat Police launched extensive checking and verification drives across multiple districts, including Junagadh, Somnath, and Una.
Detention in Mangrol
During hotel and public area inspections in Mangrol, police detained the two brothers after noticing suspicious activity. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the duo had recently arrived in Mangrol, reportedly claiming to be collecting donations from local madrasas. Police have started a detailed investigation into their movements and activities over the past two days.
Three Other Kashmiris Questioned in Una
Meanwhile, in the Una area of Gir Somnath district, police also questioned three Kashmiri men who were reportedly engaged in begging. Initial inquiries did not reveal any suspicious activity. Officials said Diu Police had earlier alerted Gir Somnath Police about their presence, prompting a background check as part of intensified statewide vigilance.
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Law enforcement agencies are continuing coordinated checks as Gujarat remains on high alert amid ongoing investigations into the alleged interstate terror network linked to the Delhi blast.