The Delhi Police stated on Thursday that they’ve busted an al-Qaeda terror module. In keeping with a report by PTI, 14 folks from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been detained.
“The module, as per present state of operations, was being led by one Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi (Jharkhand), and it was aspiring to declare ‘khilafat (Caliphate)’ and execute critical terrorist actions throughout the nation,” the Delhi Police stated in a press release. It additionally stated the members of the phobia module have been skilled, together with in dealing with weapons, at numerous places.
Alwar, Rajasthan: The Delhi Police’s particular group has found an extremist module in Choupanki, Bhiwadi, Khairthal Tehsil, Rajasthan, resulting in the detention of six Al-Qaeda suspects. Objectionable paperwork and weapons have been recovered. The suspects have been reportedly present process… pic.twitter.com/ov021wO5CQ
— IANS (@ians_india) August 22, 2024
Officers stated that the operation was performed together with the police forces of the states involved after they acquired intelligence concerning the module.
The Delhi Police assertion stated six folks had been detained from Bhiwadi in Rajasthan whereas they have been present process coaching to deal with weapons, and eight from Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh for questioning.
PTI reported that the detainees are being interrogated and extra detentions are anticipated. Raids are additionally being performed to get well arms, ammunition and paperwork.
‘IS Terrorist’ Arrested In Delhi
The information comes simply weeks after a suspected Islamic State (IS) terrorist, recognized as Rizwan Ali, was arrested by the Delhi Police Particular Cell. Ali was reportedly dwelling in Daryaganj. In keeping with PTI, a .30-bore pistol, three stay cartridges and two cellphones have been seized from his possession.
The Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) had declared a reward of Rs 3 lakh for data resulting in Ali’s arrest. It’s suspected that Ali, suspected to be linked to a Pune-based module of the phobia group, was conducting reconnaissance for a attainable assault on some VIPs based mostly in Delhi-NCR, an officer stated, including that he’s being interrogated.
The officer stated companies had been trying to find the wished terrorist for the final yr and a half, after he fled from the custody of the Pune Police.