Jodhpur, July 8 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted a search at the Jodhpur residence of Zeeshan, an alleged handler of the banned terrorist organisation ISIS, as part of its ongoing investigation into a terrorism-related case.

The search lasted for nearly two hours, during which the agency seized a motorcycle from the premises. The vehicle was later deposited at the Sadar Bazar police station.

Zeeshan was arrested in March 2026 in connection with alleged terrorist activities. While he was initially taken into custody by a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan Police, the NIA later arrested him in connection with its own case after he was remanded to judicial custody.

According to investigators, Zeeshan allegedly used social media platforms to radicalise and recruit youths for ISIS.

During Wednesday’s operation, NIA officials, assisted by the local police, carried out a detailed search of the house and gathered information relating to the accused’s associates, neighbours and bank accounts. The agency did not disclose further details of the search.

Investigators have alleged that several objectionable chats and videos were recovered from Zeeshan’s mobile phone following his arrest.

They also claimed that he operated a social media group called ‘Benex’, through which he allegedly attempted to influence and radicalise youths. According to the investigation, he had qualified through an online process to become an administrator of the group.

Investigators further alleged that Zeeshan had obtained multiple mobile SIM cards under different identities to operate the network, with some SIM cards reportedly registered in his parents’ names.

Following his arrest, the SIM cards were allegedly blocked, making it difficult for investigators to retrieve past communications.

The NIA subsequently questioned Zeeshan’s parents, and the SIM cards were later reactivated as part of the investigation.

Local police officials said they had not received any information regarding the agency’s next course of action. However, further questioning of other suspects is likely as the investigation progresses.

–IANS

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