STF arrested JMB member responsible for 2018 Bodh Gaya Blast

Kolkata, July 2: The Special Task Force (STF) Kolkata has arrested member of Jammat-ul-Mujaheedin Bangladesh (JMB) & an active member of JMB Dhulian Module Abdul Rahim, responsible for 2018 Bodh Gaya Blast on Monday.

STF arrested JMB member responsible for 2018 Bodh Gaya Blast

Earlier, following a credible source, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata arrested 4 members of a banned terror outfit Neo-Jama'at Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB)/Islamic State.

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Three of the arrested terrorists are reported to be Bangladeshi nationals while one Indian national is a resident of West Bengal. All of them will be produced in Bankshall Court on Tuesday.

"On 24.06.2019 STF Kolkata arrested two Bangladeshi Nationals who are members of Neo-JMB/IS (Islamic State) a banned Terror outfit, from the vicinity of Sealdah Railway Station parking lot," said an official press note from Kolkata Police.

Story first published: Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 15:14 [IST]