Terror network linked to al-Qaeda dismantled in India: 14 arrested in Delhi Police operation
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Delhi Police busted an al-Qaeda-linked terror network and detained14 people from the states of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported on Thursday (August 22).
Based on intelligence inputs, the Delhi Police, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, executed a well-coordinated operation across these regions.
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"The module, as per the current state of operations, was being led by one Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi (Jharkhand), and it was aspiring to declare 'khilafat' and execute serious terrorist activities within the country," Delhi Police said in a statement.
The arrested individuals are suspected of undergoing intensive weapons training at various locations.
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Six suspects were apprehended in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, while engaged in weapons training. Meanwhile, eight others were detained in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh for further questioning.
Interrogationsof those in custody are ongoing, and additional arrests are anticipated as raids continue to recover arms, ammunition, and related documents.
ANI reported that authorities seized several items during the operation, including an AK-47 rifle, a .38-bore revolver, an air rifle, an iron elbow pipe, a hand grenade, and six live AK-47 cartridges.
(With inputs from agencies)