Jaipur, June 26, 2026: Fresh details have emerged in the investigation into the arrest of a Jaipur woman by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), with officials alleging that she was planning to travel to Pakistan via Nepal to marry an associate of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
According to investigators, the 30-year-old woman was arrested earlier this week under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) following an inquiry into her alleged online activities and suspected links with individuals associated with the banned terror outfit.
Officials claim the investigation revealed that the accused had been in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted digital platforms. During questioning, investigators allegedly learned that she intended to cross into Nepal before travelling onward to Pakistan, where she was reportedly planning to marry a man believed to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The ATS has further alleged that the woman maintained regular communication with foreign contacts and had undergone ideological influence through online interactions. Authorities are examining digital devices, communication records, and financial transactions recovered during the investigation to establish the extent of the alleged network.
Investigators are also probing whether the accused received logistical guidance or assistance from individuals based outside India. Security agencies have not disclosed the identities of the persons under investigation, citing the sensitive nature of the case.
Officials stated that the probe remains at an early stage and that several aspects of the alleged conspiracy are still being verified. The accused was produced before a court, which granted custody to facilitate further interrogation and forensic examination of the evidence.
The Rajasthan ATS is coordinating with central intelligence and security agencies to verify the alleged cross-border connections and determine whether the case has links to a wider extremist network.
Authorities have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that the allegations against the accused are yet to be tested in court. They have urged the public to avoid speculation while the judicial process takes its course.
The case has drawn national attention as security agencies continue to strengthen surveillance against online radicalisation and suspected cross-border extremist networks. Officials say the investigation aims to determine the full scope of the alleged activities and identify any additional individuals who may have been involved.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and forensic analysis of the seized digital evidence is completed.