Joint Forces Arrest JMB-Linked Suspect in Tripura
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- Dec 30, 2025
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Security agencies on Tuesday apprehended a suspected militant in Tripura for his alleged links to an offshoot of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), officials confirmed.
The accused has been identified as Jagir Miah (33), a resident of Jaipur village under the jurisdiction of West Agartala Police Station in West Tripura district. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the arrest was carried out during a coordinated operation involving the Tripura Police, Assam Police, and central intelligence agencies.
According to officials, Jagir Miah, son of Hanif Miah, is suspected to be associated with Imam Mahamude Kafila, an organisation believed to be ideologically aligned with the proscribed JMB. Security agencies stated that the group has been under sustained surveillance due to its alleged role in radicalisation efforts and the propagation of extremist ideology.
Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), founded in 1998, is an Islamist militant organisation designated as a terrorist outfit by India and several other countries. The group gained notoriety for orchestrating coordinated nationwide bombings across Bangladesh in 2005 and has been linked to major terror plots in India, including the Burdwan blast and the Bodh Gaya explosion.
Investigators revealed that the accused allegedly maintained contact with members of the extremist network through encrypted digital platforms, including WhatsApp. His communication patterns and movements reportedly raised red flags within intelligence circles, prompting swift inter-agency action.
A case has been registered against Jagir Miah under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, and 113(5), along with relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, police said.
The accused remains in custody and is being interrogated to ascertain the full extent of his alleged involvement and to identify other potential operatives within the network. Investigating agencies are also probing possible cross-border linkages, while security surveillance has been intensified in sensitive areas as the investigation continues.