Pune software engineer arrest
Software Engineer Arrested in Pune with Al-Qaeda Links and Bin Laden Materials
Oct 29, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested Zuber Hungargekar, a well-educated software engineer from Pune, for alleged Al-Qaeda connections. Authorities discovered Osama Bin Laden's speeches, photos with weapons, and evidence of bomb-making activities in his possession. The UAPA court has remanded him to police custody as investigators examine his role in planning terrorist attacks and radicalizing youth.
Maharashtra ATS Arrests Pune Software Engineer for Al Qaeda Links and Youth Radicalization Activities
Oct 28, 2025 09:39 am CST
A software engineer from Pune was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad for alleged connections with Al Qaeda and involvement in radicalizing youth. Zubair Hangargekar, under surveillance for a month, was charged under UAPA and remanded to police custody until November 4. Officials recovered materials suggesting plans for terror strikes in Maharashtra and other cities, highlighting growing concerns about online radicalization networks connected to handlers in Syria.