Punjab Police bust alleged terror module, foil train attack plot; 17 arrested, UK-based handler under scanner
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
The latest arrests stem from evidence gathered during police remand of earlier accused. Investigators are now examining alleged explosive device testing, recovered propaganda material and the suspected network's wider contacts.
Investigators are examining alleged cross-border links, financial trails and handler networks after arrests in a terror module case targeting major Indian cities.
Officials tracking the terror network said the Islamic State is now increasingly relying on recruits from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka to infiltrate India and execute both propaganda operations and large-scale terror strikes, amid heightened surveillance and sustained crackdowns on local radical modules within the country.
The module was busted while planning to strike the Lucknow railway station—the group was plotting to carry out a blast targeting the signal systems and tracks.
Ganaie had rented premises in Fatehpur, Taga and Dhauj in Faridabad, as well as in Khori Jamalpur village. He reportedly told the house owners that he intended to start a fruit business.
According to investigators, she is being examined for a potentially significant role in the Red Fort blast conspiracy.
"He had been active for five years. Our probe has revealed that Muzaffar was operating from Dubai," said the sources
After the special convocation of the University of Jammu, Omar was replying to questions of reporters here in the backdrop of the Delhi blast.
Muzaffar is the brother of Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, who was among the eight people, including three doctors, arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast. Of the eight arrested, seven suspects are from Kashmir.
