The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted searches in Thane and Pune as part of the investigation into the arrest of software engineer Zubair Hangargekar, who is suspected of having links with Al Qaeda and other banned organizations. The searches targeted premises associated with individuals who may have been involved in Hangargekar’s radicalization activities, although the ATS confirmed these actions were not related to the recent car blast in Delhi. The investigation underscores ongoing concerns about terrorism and radicalization in Maharashtra, reflecting the authorities’ proactive stance in addressing potential threats to national security. The broader significance lies in the ATS’s commitment to preventing the spread of extremist ideologies within the region.