Bhatkar’s journey: from underworld to terror
In the first clear indication of the links that exist between members of the underworld and terrorist groups, investigating agencies have established Roshan Khan, who is believed to be a co-founder of Indian Mujahideen, is actually Riyaz Bhatkar, a former member of the Fazl-ur-Rehman gang.
“Bhatkar was a former member of the Fazl-ur-Rehman gang and floated the ‘Aryan gang’ that used to operate in Kurla (in Mumbai). He has been involved in Terror activities since he turned radical in 2001,” said a top police officer.
Bhatkar, the police believe, is now hiding out in Pakistan.
Bhatkar’s name had also cropped up during the investigations into the 7/11 and Malegaon blasts. A probe conducted by the Crime Branch and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad had revealed that Mohammad Ali Shaikh (also an accused in the 7/11 case) had allegedly received Rs 1.85 lakh through hawala channels from Bhatkar.
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“Bhatkar was a former member of the Fazl-ur-Rehman gang and floated the ‘Aryan gang’ that used to operate in Kurla (in Mumbai). He has been involved in Terror activities since he turned radical in 2001,” said a top police officer.
Bhatkar, the police believe, is now hiding out in Pakistan.
Bhatkar’s name had also cropped up during the investigations into the 7/11 and Malegaon blasts. A probe conducted by the Crime Branch and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad had revealed that Mohammad Ali Shaikh (also an accused in the 7/11 case) had allegedly received Rs 1.85 lakh through hawala channels from Bhatkar.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.indianexpress.com
Labels: 7/11 case, accused, Aryan gang, Fazl-ur-Rehman gang, Indian Mujahideen, investigating agencies, Kurla, links, Malegaon blasts, operate, Riyaz Bhatkar, Roshan Khan, terrorist groups, underworld
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