Islamic State (IS) messages with Dhoni’s name on pillar in Navi Mumbai puts police on high alert

Along with Dhoni, name of Delhi CM Kejriwal also spotted.

IS message in Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai’s Uran area was put under high alert after messages praising Islamic state (IS) was seen on a bridge was spotted on Tuesday. The messages were written on the pillar of Khopte Bridge in Navi Mumbai's Uran area of Raigad district.

The messages had names of Indian cricketer MS Dhoni and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on them. The messages also praised soldiers fighting for the IS and mentioned names of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and other terrorists including Hafeez Saeed.

Speaking to India Today TV, Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said, "The messages or inscription drawn below the bridge mentions names of (Arvind) Kejriwal and (MS) Dhoni and also (Abu Bakr al) Baghdadi."

Sanjay Kumar added, "We have collected all possible evidence from the spot which includes beer bottles, mugs, and other things. Locals have told us that the spot is frequented by youngsters to consume alcohol but we are investigating every possible angle to find out who could have drawn the inscription."

"The messages are very detailed and also mention the time and how each and every mentioned installation can be attacked. The names of personalities and politicians could be code words. So, we can't take any chances. Investigations are on in full swing. There are vital installations nearby the bridge and therefore these messages cannot be ignored," said a senior officer privy to the investigation.

Teams of IB, NIA and Maharashtra ATS also visited the spot. The Maharashtra unit of the anti-terrorism squad has begun investigations in full force, with Navi Mumbai crime branch conducting their separate inquiries.

Recently IS announced Kashmir as part of its caliphate and its first province. They named it Wilayah of Hind. Following the Sri Lanka terror attack, intel reports of pro-IS fighters traveling towards Kerala and other coastal states were also sounded a few days ago.

(Inputs from indiatoday.in)

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 05 Jun, 2019

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