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Ahmed, a 30-year-old resident of Parui, Birbhum district of West Bengal had joined the banned terrorist outfit – JMB in 2008. Sleuths say he had an active role in the 2012 Burdwan blast case and 2013 Bodh Gaya blast. Sources in the STF suggest that the investigating agency had shared inputs with the central Intelligence Bureau (IB) that he had taken refuge in Bihar’s Gaya past several months. A team from the STF had been camping in Gaya since days to nab him.

Since induction into the Indian Air Force fleet in 2013, the C-17 fleet has been a vital part of its strategic and combat airlift capability. Deployed with the Sky Lords Squadron based in Hindon Air Force Station in the National Capital Region, C-17s have performed a wide range of operations in military missions, and provided peacekeeping support, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in India and internationally.

During 2006-2012, Deka was the head of the national anti-terror wing of the IB and led all anti-terrorist operations. Known for his very close association with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Deka was reportedly the top spy for India in Washington during 2012-15.

As per the officer, fake videos or those voicing incinerating appeals to people of Kashmir, Op-eds and editorials getting pushed through Twitter handles and Facebook accounts is a part of this strategy along with impersonating Indian Army officers online. The veterans have been appealed to help the Army by using their social media influence to reach out to their followers and dispel such fake information online.