NIA Charges Three in ISIS-Linked Bioterrorism Plot in India
NIA files charge sheet in mass poisoning conspiracy case
Hindustan Times
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three individuals, including a doctor from Hyderabad, linked to an ISIS bioterrorism conspiracy aimed at mass poisoning in India. The accused planned to use ricin, a potent toxin, to execute their agenda, highlighting the threat of Jihadi terrorism in public spaces.
- 01NIA charges three individuals in a bioterrorism conspiracy linked to ISIS.
- 02The main accused, Dr. Syed Ahmed Mohiuddin, operated from Hyderabad.
- 03The group planned to use ricin, a deadly toxin, for mass poisoning.
- 04The conspiracy involved recruiting radicalized youth and handling illegal weapons.
- 05The investigation revealed a coordinated effort with foreign handlers.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three individuals connected to a Jihadi bioterrorism conspiracy linked to the ISIS terrorist organization. The main accused, Dr. Syed Ahmed Mohiuddin, a doctor based in Hyderabad, along with two residents of Uttar Pradesh, Azad and Mohammad Suhel, were implicated in a plot to carry out mass poisoning using ricin, a highly toxic substance derived from castor seeds. The NIA's investigation, which began after Mohiuddin's arrest in November 2025 for carrying illegal weapons and a significant quantity of castor oil, revealed that the accused operated under the guidance of foreign handlers associated with ISIS. They aimed to recruit vulnerable youth to support jihadist activities and spread terror through bioterrorism. Mohiuddin allegedly transformed his home into a laboratory for producing ricin. The other two accused facilitated the conspiracy by maintaining contact with handlers, conducting reconnaissance, and managing illegal arms and funds. This case underscores the ongoing threat of terrorism in India and the complexities of radicalization and bioterrorism.
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This case highlights the potential threat of bioterrorism in India, raising concerns about public safety and the need for enhanced security measures.
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