Delhi Police arrest 5 terrorists; IED-making material seized

According to police sources, among the arrested terrorists, two are from Delhi, one from Madhya Pradesh, one from Hyderabad and one from Ranchi. Bomb making material, weapons, explosive chemicals and electronic equipment have also been recovered from their possession.

New Delhi: Delhi Police's Special Cell has achieved a major success by arresting five terrorists associated with a Pakistani module. After this arrest, anti-terrorism squads have also recovered material used in making IEDs by conducting raids in several states. The terrorists involved in this module were in contact with Pakistan-based operators through social media and were radicalizing the youth in India.

Arrests From Five States

According to police sources, among the arrested terrorists, two are from Delhi, one from Madhya Pradesh, one from Hyderabad and one from Ranchi. Bomb making material, weapons, explosive chemicals and electronic equipment have also been recovered from their possession. This entire module was plotting major terrorist attacks in India.

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Module Chief Ashraf Danish

Investigation has revealed that this module was being operated by a suspect named Ashraf Danish, who hails from Bokaro and was arrested from Ranchi. He was the leader of a network linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), whose code name was 'CEO'. Danish being on the radar of security agencies for several months shows the seriousness of this entire network.

Conspiracy To Spread Radicalism Through Social Media

The accused were connected to Pakistan-based operators through social media and encrypted platforms. They were active in inciting youth in India towards radicalism and including them in their network. The police have detained several suspects in this regard and started interrogation.

Success In Joint Action

The Special Cell of Delhi Police, along with Jharkhand ATS and Ranchi Police, raided more than 12 locations including Tabarak Lodge in Lower Bazaar, Ranchi. During this, several suspects were arrested and explosive material was recovered. Mumbai-based terrorist Aftab, who was an important part of this module, was also arrested from Delhi.

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Conspiracy Of Major Terrorist Attack In Delhi

Aftab was arrested on September 9, when he was found plotting a major terrorist attack in Delhi. Incriminating documents and digital devices have been recovered from his possession. Investigation of these documents and devices is underway, which is expected to reveal the full chain of this suspicious network.

This major success shows that the security agencies are vigilant and active against terrorism in the country. Continuous efforts are being made to stop terrorist conspiracies through social media and technology so that the safety of the countrymen can be ensured.