“Bengaluru Cafe Blast Case: Bharatiya Authorities hunt for suspected Mastermind ‘Colonel,’ linked to Pakistan’s ISI”, Swarajyamag, April 21, 2024:

“Authorities are investigating the suspected involvement of an individual known as “Colonel” in the planning and coordination of recent terrorist activities in Bengaluru as per a report by Hindustan Times.

This individual is believed to have been in contact with Abdul Matheen Taha, the alleged main planner, and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, the alleged bomber, since their association with the IS Al-Hind module in 2019-20.

The “Colonel” is suspected to have played a key role in radicalising several young men in south India, encouraging them to carry out attacks on religious structures, Hindu leaders, and prominent places. Additionally, he is believed to have facilitated the transfer of funds to these individuals through crypto-wallets……”

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