Assam’s Special Task Force (STF) carried out a major operation on Barpeta Road and arrested a man identified by authorities as a suspected jihadist, Mustafizur Rahman, police said. The arrest forms part of a wider, ongoing state-level campaign against extremist networks, and officials said it followed a series of searches across locations in Barpeta district based on reliable intelligence.
Police sources said the operation was prompted by information obtained during the interrogation of two other suspects previously detained in the same case. Those earlier arrestees reportedly provided Rahman’s name and details of his alleged connections, which the STF used to locate and apprehend him on Barpeta Road.
Security officials are continuing to question the detained man and said they expect him to provide further leads about the suspected network. Investigators are probing whether others are involved and are tracing possible links between the detainee and other individuals; authorities have not yet disclosed details about Rahman’s activities or any organizational affiliation.
Investigating officers described the probe as being in its initial stages and said more information may emerge in the coming days as inquiries continue. The arrest has caused concern across the district, and police have stepped up vigilance as they follow up on intelligence and forensic leads.
For clarity, the Special Task Force (STF) is a specialised state police unit that conducts counter‑extremism and counter‑terrorism operations. The term “suspected jihadist” in this report reflects allegations under investigation; formal charges or confirmed organizational links have not been publicly announced by police.
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Publish Date: 2026-03-14 21:56:00
