LUCKNOW, Oct. 31 -- The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has intensified its investigation after uncovering a widespread network linked to Bhopal-based IS suspect Mohammed Adnan, 20, allegedly operating across several districts of the state. Officials said the findings have raised serious security concerns, prompting heightened surveillance in sensitive regions.

Mohammed Adnan, along with his associate Adnan Khan, 19, from U.P's Etah district, was arrested by Delhi Police's special cell and UP ATS from their hideouts in Delhi on October 25. Both were accused of planning to build an IS network in northern India and radicalising youth through videos sent by handlers believed to be operating from the Gulf and other foreign locations...