Babita Dhakad, arrested in Jaipur, told police she searched for Pakistani terrorists on social media after the 2025 Pahalgam attack and planned to marry a JeM operative.
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A 38-year-old woman arrested in Jaipur last week was preparing to travel to Pakistan via Nepal to marry a suspected terrorist commander linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, officials said Thursday.
The woman, Babita Dhakad alias Khadija, was arrested by the Anti-Terror Squad of Rajasthan Police on Sunday. She was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. She remains in police custody until June 27.
Officials told PTI that Dhakad was manipulated emotionally and converted to Islam by a Muslim preacher online. A forensic analysis of her electronic devices showed many Pakistani numbers. Those included contacts suspected to be Yusuf Azhar, a close relative of the JeM chief, and Qari Zarar, who is wanted in India for several crimes, the officials said.
Dhakad told investigators she began searching for Pakistani terrorists on social media after the 2025 Pahalgam attack. She started by browsing Facebook pages related to Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. She sent friend requests to followers of such pages at random. Over time, she connected with several individuals.
An examination of her mobile phone and social media accounts revealed contacts with several Pakistani nationals and profiles allegedly associated with JeM operatives, an official said. She communicated with multiple Pakistan-based individuals through Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Chats and videos were recovered from her devices. Contact details linked to members of the banned outfit were also recovered.
Dhakad became friendly with a man named Abu Ubaidah, who initiated conversations. She developed emotional ties with him and became interested in Jaish-e-Mohammed due to her admiration for the mujahideen, the FIR said. She frequently viewed and liked social media posts and reels featuring weapons uploaded by members or supporters of the organisation.
Abu Ubaidah wanted to marry her and encouraged her to learn and practise Islamic teachings, including offering prayers and reading the Quran. She was invited to Pakistan to work for Jaish-e-Mohammed. As part of the process, she was asked to obtain a passport. They discussed travel arrangements through Nepal or Saudi Arabia. They also discussed funding her travel expenses through cryptocurrency. Dhakad downloaded cryptocurrency-related applications and researched the subject online.
She admitted to sharing one-time passwords received on her Indian mobile numbers with her Pakistani handler so he could operate WhatsApp on her numbers there, the sources said. She spent several hours chatting and video-calling with Abu Ubaidah. She later learned he was married. The discovery left her disappointed.
Dhakad also searched online for methods of making explosives. She had been informed by her Pakistani handler about networks operating in India, the official said. A detailed technical analysis of her mobile will confirm the validity of the inputs she provided. She showed no remorse during questioning.
Dhakad is the third among five siblings. She was married in 2018. She separated from her husband shortly after.
She remains in police custody until June 27.
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