Mumbai, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Mumbai, including the Chabad House in Colaba, and sharing photographs and location details with social media contacts, officials said.
The Chabad House, also known as Nariman House, was among the main targets during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
The accused, identified as Yash Singh, a resident of Airoli, allegedly surveyed the Chabad House and establishments associated with Jewish citizens. He is accused of sending photographs and location details to social media handles in exchange for payments.
According to officials, the ATS Navi Mumbai unit received confidential information that Singh was in contact with anti-national elements through social media. During questioning, investigators allegedly found that he had been tasked with collecting information about sensitive locations, businesses owned by Jewish citizens, foreign and Jewish nationals, their vehicles and surrounding areas.
Investigators also found that Singh was in direct contact with alleged anti-national operatives through Telegram.
Further investigation revealed that he was also linked as an associate in Crime No. 994/2025, registered at Thrissur East Police Station in Kerala under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
The ATS Navi Mumbai unit shared the information with Thrissur police. A Kerala Police team subsequently arrived in Navi Mumbai and questioned Singh before arresting him in connection with the case.
The ATS said international criminal syndicates and anti-national elements, including Pakistani handlers associated with the Shahzad Bhatti network, were allegedly using platforms such as Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp to lure unemployed and financially vulnerable youngsters with money for reconnaissance and sabotage-related activities.
The agency said it was actively identifying and taking action against individuals involved in such activities.
Police have appealed to citizens, particularly parents and young people, to avoid interacting with unknown individuals on social media or accepting suspicious financial offers. They have also warned against sharing photographs or information about sensitive locations with unauthorised persons.
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