LUCKNOW, Apr 21: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has uncovered fresh details in its investigation into a suspected terror module, revealing that the accused received funds from Pakistani handlers through multiple bank accounts.
According to officials, at least eight bank accounts linked to the suspects were used to channel money from across the border.
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So far, transactions worth approximately Rs 2 lakh have been identified.
Authorities have frozen all the accounts as part of the ongoing probe.
The arrests were made on April 2 near Alamnagar railway station in Lucknow.
The accused have been identified as Saqib and Arbab from Meerut, along with Lokesh and Vikas from Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Initial investigations suggested that the group was planning coordinated explosions in multiple cities, including Lucknow.
The ATS had earlier revealed that the suspects intended to target railway infrastructure, specifically planning an explosion at a railway signal box.
They were also allegedly plotting to set fire to trucks carrying gas cylinders, potentially causing large-scale damage.
Investigators say the accused were in direct contact with handlers based in Pakistan. The funds transferred to them were reportedly meant for reconnaissance activities and carrying out smaller acts of arson.
Sources indicate that the amounts were relatively modest and tied to specific operational tasks. During interrogation, it was also discovered that the suspects planned to travel to Punjab following an incident in Lucknow.
Their travel and daily expenses were to be covered by the same handlers.
Authorities are now working to determine whom the accused intended to meet in Punjab and whether a larger network is involved.
A team may be sent to Punjab for further investigation if required. The case remains under active investigation as agencies continue to track financial links and possible associates. (UNI)
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