Three years on the run came to an abrupt end for PFI operative Moideenkutty PK when NIA sleuths arrested him at Kochi International Airport. Fresh off a flight from the UAE, the Malappuram native’s capture unravels more threads in the banned group’s violent blueprint.
Pinned as the coordinator for PFI’s fitness training wing, his programs allegedly disguised arms combat lessons and extremist grooming. Fleeing post the 2022 FIR, he left behind a trail of seized evidence from raids—documents detailing funds for terror and communal provocation strategies.
At its core, PFI sought to shatter inter-community ties, arm impressionable youth, and pave the way for Sharia rule by India’s 2047 centenary. Dedicated cells managed media spin, weaponry, and operations from yoga retreats turned boot camps.
NIA’s dossier now lists 65 charged co-conspirators, with the net widening. The February 13 filing against Imtathullah, accused of protecting Ramalingam murder plotters in 2019, sets the stage for more accountability.
Experts view this as a morale booster for anti-terror forces, highlighting sophisticated surveillance triumphs. As grilling begins, expect disclosures that could topple lingering PFI cells, fortifying India’s defenses against radical agendas.