Joint UP Police and ATS team uncovers shocking evidence.

A major Lucknow terror raid has uncovered alarming evidence, deepening the investigation into the recent Red Fort blast connection. A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a search at the Lucknow residence of Parvez Ansari, a teacher at Integral University.

Ansari is the brother of Dr. Shaheen Shahid, who was arrested just days ago for her alleged involvement with a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)-linked terror module. This group is being described as a "white-collar terror" cell due to the involvement of educated professionals.

According to the UP ATS investigation team, Parvez Ansari attempted to flee his home shortly after his sister's arrest on Monday night. He was quickly detained and is now undergoing intense questioning.

What Was Found in the Raid?

During the thorough search of Ansari's house, authorities seized a significant cache of suspicious items. The haul includes: Six mobile phones; Three large knives; An international calling card; Other digital devices

Investigators believe the phones were used by Ansari to communicate with contacts in Jammu. The international calling card is suspected to have been used for communicating with foreign-based handlers, a common tactic used by terror modules to avoid detection.

Furthermore, authorities reported that Ansari had developed a special system specifically designed to prevent signal tracing. This system was allegedly intended to hide his communications from law enforcement.

Secret Disk and Saharanpur Link

Perhaps the most critical discovery is a computer that contained a "secret disk." Authorities believe this disk may hold substantial digital files and evidence related to the Jaish-e-Mohammad module and its operations. A forensic team is now actively working to recover and analyse the data.

The UP ATS investigation is also expanding geographically. Authorities seized Ansari's vehicle, which was found to be registered in Saharanpur. This is a significant link, as Saharanpur is where another terror suspect, Adil Ahmad, was traced. Ahmad, a resident of Anantnag, was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police on November 7.

Following the Lucknow terror raid, law enforcement agencies are conducting wider searches across Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur and Lakhimpur Kheri. A high-security alert has been issued across the state as the probe into this national security threat continues.