18 Years After Mumbai Massacre, Man Arrested for Spying on Chabad

Key Points:

• Indian authorities arrested 20-year-old Yash Singh for allegedly conducting surveillance on the Chabad House in Mumbai, nearly 18 years after the 2008 terrorist attack that killed Rabbi Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg.
• Singh is accused of gathering sensitive information about Jewish institutions and individuals in Mumbai, including photographing locations and collecting vehicle and geographical data, reportedly under instructions from foreign handlers.
• The investigation began after Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad received intelligence about Singh’s ties to international criminal networks, leading to his detention and arrest under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
• Concerns have been raised due to similarities with pre-2008 Mumbai attacks reconnaissance carried out by terrorist operative David Headley, who helped plan the deadly assault on the Chabad House and other sites.
• Chabad’s CWA Emergency and Security Center has urged global Shluchim to heighten security measures following the arrest, although authorities have not confirmed any specific planned attack related to Singh’s activities.