Lone wolf stabbing near Mumbai: Guard’s desperate cries caught on camera

Investigators noted that Ansari had lived in the United States for several years, completed his graduation there, and returned to India in 2020. He had been living alone in Mira Road and was reportedly providing online chemistry coaching; authorities suggest isolation may have contributed to radicalisation.

Officials said early findings point toward possible radicalisation; ATS sources described the incident as a 'lone wolf' attack. Investigators are examining his digital footprint for potential contact with handlers or extremist networks.

Handwritten notes recovered from the house contained references to the Islamic State and indicated an intent to carry out such an attack; notes described the incident as Ansari's 'first step' towards joining a terrorist organisation.

During a search of Ansari's rented residence in Mira Road, investigators seized digital devices including a laptop and mobile phones.

A local court remanded Zaib Zubair Ansari to ATS custody till May 4.

Police identified the accused as 31-year-old Zaib Zubair Ansari and arrested him a day after the attack. He was later handed over to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

A man attacked two security guards at an under-construction site near the Asmita Grand Mansion in Mira Road's Naya Nagar area. The attacker wore an orange T-shirt and used a sharp-edged weapon. Guard Rajkumar Mishra (50) sustained grievous injuries and is in ICU but stable; guard Subroto Sen (31) sustained minor injuries and lodged a complaint. Eyewitnesses said the attacker initially asked for directions, then questioned them about their religion. A video from an upper floor captured the assault.

ATS conducted searches at residences in Kurla, Shivaji Nagar and Govandi following information about alleged links with banned organisations.

Coordinated raids were carried out at 21 locations across Ahilyanagar and Yavatmal districts as part of a wider crackdown on alleged links with banned organisations.