{
  "id": 4532571,
  "title": "NIA May Take Over MP ATS ‘Lone-Wolf Attack’ Case With Alleged Pakistan Links; Probe Papers Sought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nia-may-take-over-mp-ats-lone-wolf-attack-case-with-alleged-pakistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/nia-may-take-over-mp-ats-lone-wolf-attack-case-with-alleged-pakistan-links-probe-papers-sought"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may take over the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad's (ATS) probe into a lone-wolf attack, according to officials. The case involves four arrested individuals and has connections to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, as well as Pakistan. The arrested man, Mohammad Faraz, was a highly radicalised individual who allegedly planned attacks with the help of a Pakistani handler. Faraz came into contact with the handler through social media platforms and was taught by him. Other accused individuals involved in the case include Naeem Abdullah Qureshi, Mohd Shakir Mev, and Izhar-Ul-Haq. Izhar emerged as the head of the module and had ties to Pakistani handlers through digital means. Members were instructed to obtain passports to travel to Pakistan for terror training.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may soon take over the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) probe into a 'lone wolf attack' module busted in June, officials said. The ATS has arrested four persons in connection with the case. The case extends to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, but it also has links to Pakistan. Owing to the multiple states…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}