STF Assam Strikes Again: Key Terror Operative Apprehended in Kokrajhar

In a major breakthrough under Operation PRAGHAT, aimed at dismantling fundamentalist networks and Global Terrorist Organizations (GTO) across the country, the Special Task Force (STF) Assam has once again delivered a significant blow to anti-national elements.
Based on precise intelligence inputs, STF Assam with the active assistance from Kokrajhar Police launched a swift and strategic operation, successfully apprehending a key operative, Nasim Uddin SK, from Kokrajhar District in the early hours of 3rd February 2025.
The arrested individual has been identified as an active member of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JAM). He was a close associate of the prime accused Nur Islam Mandal, who was previously arrested for his involvement in extremist activities in the same case by STF from Kokrajhar. Since the intervening night of 17th December 2024, the accused had been evading law enforcement and was on the run, attempting to escape justice.
Investigations have revealed that the arrested operative was a key conspirator, working closely with Nur Islam Mandal in acquiring weapons and manufacturing of IEDs intended to arm and empower extremist factions. Their objective was clear—to destabilize national security, disrupt peace, and pose a grave threat to India’s sovereignty. This arrest marks another critical step in dismantling the growing nexus of radical elements who seek to create unrest and jeopardize the integrity of our nation.
The person was arrested in connection with STF PS Case No. 21/2024 under Sections 61(2)/147/148/149 of the IPC, R/W Sections 10/13/16/18/18B/20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, R/W Section 12(1)(a) of the Passport Act, 1967, Added Section 38/39 of the UA(P) Act, Sections 4/5 of the Explosive Act, Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, and Sections 13/14 of the Foreigners Act. Following his production before the Hon’ble Court, the individual has been remanded to police custody for seven days.
The investigation is ongoing to expose the full extent of the terror network, which have deep-rooted connections across the border.