Ahmedabad, May 20
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a suspect from Nadiad for alleged involvement in anti-national cyber activities.
The accused, identified as Jasim Ansari, has been taken into custody along with his associate, both suspected to be part of a broader cyber conspiracy.
According to ATS sources, the duo was allegedly involved in an attempt to target Indian government websites during 'Operation Sindoor'.
The suspects are accused of associating with anti-India groups with the intent to disrupt the official digital infrastructure.
Among the sites targeted was the Aadhaar card portal, which they allegedly attempted to hack. Investigators revealed that both accused are matriculation-level passouts who reportedly learned hacking through YouTube tutorials and other online platforms.
Despite limited formal education, they are believed to have acquired significant technical know-how to carry out cyber intrusions.
The Gujarat ATS is currently probing whether any sensitive Indian data was accessed or shared with entities in Pakistan during the operation. The investigation into the full extent of the cyber attack and the network involved remains ongoing.