A concerning development has emerged from Afghanistan, where a young man from Kerala, Sanaul Islam, has been detained for suspected ties with the terror group ISKP. Hailing from Ullattupara in Malappuram, Sanaul finds himself currently held in Kandahar jail, according to recent reports.
His apprehension came after Afghan intelligence agencies conducted thorough investigations. The Afghan government promptly informed Indian authorities about the arrest, sparking ongoing discussions between the two nations regarding the appropriate course of action.
It's reported that Sanaul Islam entered Afghanistan through Tajikistan, with intentions to affiliate himself with the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP), an active terror group in the region. Afghan officials have even released a photograph of Sanaul in custody.
Sanaul's alleged connections with ISKP were brought to light during interrogation. When questioned by authorities, he couldn't provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence in Kandahar. Consequently, the General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) of the Afghan Interim Government took charge of the investigation.
Though unconfirmed, there are reports suggesting Sanaul confessed to his ties with ISKP. He purportedly disclosed that his journey to Kandahar was at the behest of an individual in India, aimed at meeting specific individuals.
This incident sheds light on Kerala's growing prominence as a recruitment hub for Islamic State terrorists. Afghan officials note that since 2014, at least 11 individuals with Indian ties to ISKP have either been killed or captured in Afghanistan, with the majority originating from Kerala.
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