Through its investigation in the past six months, the probe agency alleged that AQIS through its chief Sanaul Haq was trying to set up base in India. Of the 17 accused, six hail from Sambhal and are known to be either childhood friends or neighbours. Through its investigation in the past six months, the probe agency alleged that AQIS through its chief Haq was trying to set up base in India. It has been alleged that the accused were in touch with each other through email, Skype and various other social media platforms. In the charge sheet, Delhi police have outlined Asif's journey from working in a building materials supply shop in Western Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district to becoming the head of the Indian Chapter of AQIS.

Source: dna June 11, 2016 02:26 UTC