{
  "id": 8486773,
  "title": "Thane Crime: Man Arrested For Allegedly Holding Indian, Pakistani Passports; ATS Probes Case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/thane-crime-man-arrested-for-allegedly-holding-indian-pakistani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:07:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-crime-man-arrested-for-allegedly-holding-indian-pakistani-passports-ats-probes-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 19, 2026, the Hill Line Police in Thane district arrested Chand Ali Abdul Rashid Syed, a resident of Malangad, for allegedly possessing passports from both India and Pakistan. The case is currently under investigation by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and other security agencies. Syed, an Indian citizen, returned to India using a Pakistani passport, according to DCP Sachin Gore and Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Shivale. Police sources indicate that Syed traveled to Pakistan in 2009 on an Indian passport and stayed there for approximately four to five years. During his time in Pakistan, he is suspected of obtaining a Pakistani passport while concealing his Indian identity and citizenship. The investigation began after Syed applied for an Indian passport again in 2024, leading to the discovery of discrepancies in his passport records. Police are examining his travel history, documents used for obtaining the Pakistani passport, and the circumstances surrounding his return to India. Security agencies are also investigating his contacts and activities during his stay in Pakistan. The police have not disclosed the motive behind the alleged acquisition of the Pakistani passport or any involvement of other individuals.",
  "summary": "Thane, September 19, 2026: The Hill Line Police in Thane district have arrested a Malangad resident for allegedly possessing passports of both India and Pakistan after discrepancies in his passport records came to light during verification. The case is now being examined by security agencies, including the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The accused has been identified as Chand Ali Abdul…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}