AP Police Detain Woman from Hyderabad in Jihadi Activities Case
The police arrested persons Mohammad Rehmatulla Sharif of Winchpet, Mohammad Danish of Bhavanipuram, and Mirza Sohail Baig of Mahanthipuram in connection with the same case
Hyderabad: A woman from Chanchalguda, identified as Sayeeda Begum, has been arrested by Andhra Pradesh police for allegedly engaging in jihadi activities. Intelligence agencies had placed her under surveillance before her detention on Wednesday.
A police official involved in the investigation said the 38‑year‑old, also known as Sayeeda, is a divorcee with a six‑year‑old son. She was living with her parents in Chanchalguda where she was working as a domestic help.
Her arrest followed the detention of three men the previous day: Mohammad Rehmatulla Sharif of Winchpet, Mohammad Danish of Bhavanipuram, and Mirza Sohail Baig of Mahanthipuram. After questioning them, a police team from Vijayawada picked up Sayeeda from her residence.
Rehmatulla Sharif, listed as accused number one (A1) and employed as a bike taxi driver, told investigators he had come into contact with a foreign handler, Al‑Hakim Shukoor, via social media. Shukoor allegedly urged him to pursue jihad and to collaborate with Shadman Dilkash of Bihar and Sayeeda Begum of Chanchalguda.
Police said the duo were linked to jihadi activities affiliated with Al‑Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), working towards anti‑national objectives.
Sayeeda reportedly shared information on jihadi activities with the three arrested men through Instagram. Together, they formed a group called “Al Malik Islamic Youth”, aimed at radicalising young people, preparing them for jihad, and expanding their network nationwide.
The group began establishing contacts in other states through social media to propagate their ideology. They allegedly planned to undergo explosives training in Pakistan or Afghanistan.
According to police, the three men were working towards the concept of Ghazwa‑e‑Hind (war against India). Their network had spread across several states, coordinating with operatives in different regions.
Investigators added that they posted videos portraying themselves as Mujahideen, watched footage of Osama bin Laden, and imitated his attire and behaviour while engaging in radical propaganda.
