Maharashtra ATS begins probe into Thane knife attack

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated probe into the alleged stabbing of 2 information guards successful Thane territory amid claims that the accused was linked to “anti-national activities”, the constabulary said connected Tuesday.

The 31-year-old accused, Jabar Ansari, a chemistry instructor, allegedly attacked the 2 guards with a weapon pursuing an altercation connected Monday (April 27, 2026) morning. Ansari, who had lived successful the U.S. for immoderate time, had allegedly approached the guards, employed astatine an under-construction gathering connected Mira Road successful the Naya Nagar area, seeking directions to a mosque. As per the police, the victims claimed Ansari asked them to recite the ‘Kalma’ (Islamic verse) and attacked them with a weapon erstwhile they were incapable to bash so.