Another JI member detained under ISA
By Dominique Loh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 23 March 2008 1847 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Another Jemaah Islamiyah member has been detained under Singapore's Internal Security Act.

Rijal Yadri Jumari, 27, was arrested in February for his involvement in the terrorist group, the Home Affairs Ministry said on Sunday.

The ISA order against Rijal was issued three days ago.

The Ministry said Rijal is known to have been working with foreign JI elements. It's believed they were in discussion to regroup and revive the Ji's clandestine network.

Rijal is a member of JI's "Al-Ghuraba" cell which aims to develop young members to become trained operatives and future leaders.

Rijal himself was talent-spotted by the JI to become a future leader in the organisation. He was also schooled at JI's overseas madrasahs.

In 2000, Rijal went to Afghanistan where he trained at Al-Qaeda's Camp Farouq in Kandahar. He learnt how to handle weapons, explosives, surveillance and guerrilla warfare.

While in Kandahar, Rijal even met Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden on several occasions.

After returning to this region, Rijal was on the run when security action against the JI was stepped up. Rijal was arrested with the cooperation of regional authorities.

Also on Sunday, the Home Affairs Ministry said another ISA detainee, Anis Mohamad Mansor, was released on 10 February when his Order of Detention expired.

It said Anis, who has been detained since February 2004, had cooperated with investigations and responded well to rehabilitation, which included religious counselling. - CNA/ir