Man stabs 2 security guards in Thane district; arrested, ATS takes over probe
A man stabbed two security guards in Thane district after asking their religion, leading to his arrest and the ATS taking over the investigation. Authorities found a note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State at his residence. The attack, which occurred early Monday, appears to be inspired by radical ideology. Officials stated the suspect allegedly asked the guards to recite the 'Kalma' before the assault.
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The Maharashtra ATS has found a note referring to “lone wolf” attacks and the Islamic State at the house of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards after asking their religion in Thane district, officials said on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).Prima facie, the incident appears to be a “lone wolf” attack carried out by a radicalised man, who allegedly asked the guards to recite the ‘Kalma’ before stabbing them early on Monday (April 27, 2026), an official said.
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