Preliminary probes revealed that Malik was in direct contact with TTP operatives functioning out of hideouts in Afghanistan, according to investigators. The suspect, identified as Asaful Malik Bin Abed Malik, was detained from the Bommasandra Industrial Area. A 25-year-old security guard in Bengaluru allegedly involved in plotting a terror attack against the Pakistan military in collusion with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been arrested here following joint action by central intelligence agencies and local police, officials said.
Malik allegedly posted content accusing the Pakistani military of failing to support Palestinians and secretly favouring Israel in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Specialised anti-terror units and local police teams are now examining Malik’s digital footprint, bank accounts and local contacts. The investigation is also aimed at finding out whether he had any local accomplices who may have assisted him in Karnataka. Authorities are continuing to examine the alleged cross-border links and the communications between Malik and the TTP member in Afghanistan.
Police officials said his radicalisation deepened as he followed global geopolitical events.
Following the initial questioning, officers registered a formal case at Hebbagodi Police Station. The provision covers conspiring, attempting, abetting, advising, inciting or knowingly facilitating the commission of a terrorist act. Law enforcement agencies invoked Section 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
