2 SIMI activists arrested in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 14 (UNI) The Mumbai Police Crime Branch have arrested two alleged activists of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) here.

Police Inspector Avinash Dharmadhikari today said, the accused identified as Irfan Sayyed Ansari and Najeeb Bhakalli were arrested late last night from Santa cruz in the western suburbs and Mahim in North Central Mumbai.

The accused were allegedly involved in SIMI activities.

Police believed that the duo was close associate of wanted accused Raheel Ansari.

They will be produced in the Esplanade court later in the day, Dharmadhikari added.

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