Maharashtra ATS begins probe into Thane knife attack
The Maharashtra ATS has begun an investigation into a knife attack on two security guards in Thane, allegedly carried out by a chemistry instructor, Jabar Ansari, following an altercation over religious identification. Ansari, who previously lived in the U.S., is accused of asking the guards to recite the 'Kalma' before attacking them when they could not comply. Authorities are examining possible links to anti-national activities. The incident occurred on April 27, 2026, at an under-construction building in Mira Road's Naya Nagar area.
- ▪Jabar Ansari, a 31-year-old chemistry instructor, allegedly stabbed two security guards in Thane district on April 27, 2026.
- ▪The attack occurred after Ansari asked the guards to recite the Islamic 'Kalma,' which they were unable to do.
- ▪Ansari had previously lived in the United States and sought directions to a mosque before the altercation.
- ▪The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has taken over the investigation into the incident.
- ▪Police are probing potential links between Ansari and anti-national activities.
- ▪The two victims were employed as security guards at an under-construction building in Mira Road.
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated investigation into the alleged stabbing of two security guards in Thane district amid claims that the accused was linked to “anti-national activities”, the police said on Tuesday.The 31-year-old accused, Jabar Ansari, a chemistry instructor, allegedly attacked the two guards with a knife following an altercation on Monday (April 27, 2026) morning. Ansari, who had lived in the U.S. for some time, had allegedly approached the guards, employed at an under-construction building on Mira Road in the Naya Nagar area, seeking directions to a mosque. As per the police, the victims claimed Ansari asked them to recite the ‘Kalma’ (Islamic verse) and attacked them with a knife when they were unable to do so.
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