Two SIMI activists nabbed in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra

Two SIMI activists nabbed in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad, 12 July 2010


Two SIMI activists nabbed in Ahmedabad ahead of Rath Yatra
A photograph of Rath Yatra police rehearsal in communal sensitive areas of Ahmedabad on Sunday


The Ahmedabad police crime branch has arrested two Student Islamic Movement of India(SIMI) activists near Ahmedabad’s Prem Darwaja area during combing night on Sunday ahead of Rath Yatra. Their names are Abdul Shakir and Azam Raza. While one is from Azamgadh(Uttar Pradesh), the another is from Bihar. They were settled in Ahmedabad for last some months in city’s Ramol Jantanagar area. They were working in garment manufacturing sector in the city. According to initial detail available, they are wanted in connection with some crime incidents in West Bengal and Bihar.One pistol, one air gun and about 20 rounds are found in their possession. Police is investigating their motives.