Saqib Nachan's 'Al Sham' Village Raided by ATS, ED in Thane Over Terror Funding

• ED and ATS conducted joint raids in Borivali village, Thane district, investigating suspected financial transactions linked to terrorism.
• The raids followed the arrest of Saqib Nachan, a Borivali resident, who was allegedly involved in creating sleeper cells and radicalizing youth.
• Saqib Nachan reportedly declared Borivali village as a separate 'country' called 'Al Sham,' complete with its own constitution and cabinet.
• ED is probing financial sources for terrorist activities, while ATS is focusing on terrorist acts and sleeper cell formation.
• Important documents and electronic devices were seized during the overnight search operations.

Why It Matters: This reveals a serious terror plot and financing, threatening national security.