New Delhi: A 31-year-old man accused of stabbing two security guards in Maharashtra’s Thane district is being investigated in what authorities suspect could be a “lone wolf” terror attack.The attack took place in the early hours of April 27 near an under-construction building in the Naya Nagar area of ​​Mumbai suburb Mira Road. According to police, the accused, identified as Jabar Zubair Ansari, approached the guards on duty on the pretext of asking for directions and interrogated them about their religion before returning, news agency ANI reported. Eyewitness accounts cited by investigators claim he allegedly forced one of the guards to recite an Islamic kalma and when that failed, attacked both men with a sharp-edged weapon, ANI reported.The victims, Rajkumar Mishra and Subroto Ramesh Sen, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Mishra’s condition remains critical, while Sen is undergoing treatment. Police said the attack occurred after an altercation, during which Ansari first stabbed Mishra and then attacked Sen, who was nearby.Ansari was arrested within 90 minutes of the incident after he was identified from CCTV footage. A case has been registered under provisions related to attempt to murder and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has taken over the investigation, citing the seriousness of the case and the background of the suspect.The search at Ansari’s residence has raised further concerns. Investigators reportedly recovered handwritten notes in which he expressed a desire to join ISIS and described the attack as a “first step” toward that goal. Authorities are also examining material found on his electronic devices, including documents and videos, to determine whether he had any contact with extremist operators or networks.According to officials, Ansari is a science graduate who spent several years in the United States before returning to India in 2019. He was living alone in Mira Road, where he allegedly offered online chemistry coaching. Investigators believe her period of isolation may have contributed to online radicalization, although they are continuing to analyze her digital footprint to establish the extent of any external links.