Delhi Police Detain Uttar Pradesh Man Linked to ISIS in Terror Probe
Delhi police detain UP man in fresh terror probe, past ISIS links under lens
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained Rizwan Ahmed, a resident of Padrauna, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of terrorist activities and past links to ISIS. Incriminating materials were recovered, and the investigation is ongoing as police examine his electronic devices and connections.
- 01Rizwan Ahmed was detained by the Delhi Police's Special Cell for suspected terrorist involvement.
- 02He has a history of past links to ISIS and was previously jailed from 2017 to 2023.
- 03Incriminating materials, including electronic devices, were seized during his arrest.
- 04The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad recently arrested four other individuals linked to a terror module.
- 05Authorities are increasing vigilance in Kushinagar district following Ahmed's detention.
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Rizwan Ahmed, a youth from Chhawani area in Padrauna town, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, was detained by the Delhi Police's Special Cell on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The police, led by inspector Nishant Dahiya, apprehended him after a prolonged surveillance period. Following his arrest, authorities recovered significant incriminating materials, including a mobile phone and laptop, which are now under examination. Ahmed's past connections to ISIS are also being investigated, as he had previously spent six years in jail related to terrorism charges. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recently arrested four members of a suspected terror module with alleged ties to Pakistani handlers. These individuals were reportedly planning attacks on key installations and were in contact with their handlers through encrypted messaging platforms. Authorities are now gathering information about Ahmed's family and contacts, increasing vigilance in the region.
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The detention of Rizwan Ahmed and the recent arrests by the ATS may lead to increased security measures and surveillance in Kushinagar district, affecting local residents.
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