Mumbai, Oct 27, 2025

A software engineer was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune on Monday for his alleged links with banned organisations like Pakistan’s Al Qaeda and role in radicalising youth, an official said.

Zubair Hangargekar, who was under the Pune ATS surveillance since last month, was presented in court soon after his arrest. The Special UAPA Court sent him to police custody till November 4.

A police official said that the accused, arrested from the Kondhwa area in Pune city, was booked under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The police told the court that Hangargekar was allegedly involved in anti-national activities and planning terror strikes in Maharashtra and other cities.

The police said during searches at the premises of th

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